Tuesday May 18, 2010: on this day

May 18, 2010 was the 138th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 18, 2010 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 18, 2010, who was born and died on May 18, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Not Afraid by Eminem), movies (e.g. How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders), TV series (e.g. Passione) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 2010?


May 18, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 2010 can also be written as 5/18/2010 in the US and as 18/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 2010:

  • A new study found that wealth gaps between black and white americans increased more than four-fold between 1984 and 2007.
  • Hamas' interior minister executes three palestinians in gaza without mahmoud abbas, the president of palestinian national authority.
  • In an attack on a nato convoy, a taliban suicide bomber in kabul kills at most 12 afghan civilians and injures dozens more.
  • Twelve people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a police vehicle in dera ismail khan, northwestern pakistan.
  • 35 people are killed in an attack by landmines on a bus in central india. the attack was made against a road that runs roughly 280 miles (450km) south of raipur, the capital of the state.
  • Secretary-general ban ki-moon nominates christiana figueres from costa rica to lead united nations efforts against climate change and global warming.

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May 18, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 18, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.05
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $256.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.72
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $131.26

Exchange Rates on May 18, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 92.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0408 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1502 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8283 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.05 JPY
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May 18, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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May 18, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 2010 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 18, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:49 am and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Who was born on May 18, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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May 18, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 10 days old,

or 723 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5063 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 2010?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 18, 2010.

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May 18, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 2010:

  • Chayim Rabin

    Esteemed biologist known for discoveries in molecular genetics.

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Sahaana Raman

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology.

  • Zepplin Brown

    Played a key role in peace negotiations between countries.

  • Elverta Merrill

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Jarris Smith

    Noted physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Rondalyn Smith

    Noted scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

  • Jaquesha Brown

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Josearmando Lopez

    Innovative researcher in the field of renewable energy.

  • Aarini Das

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Gavinn Sculptor

    Famous for creating intricate sculptures from various materials.

  • Yania Gonzalez

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Wilba Winkle

    Wilba Winkle was a prolific inventor who created numerous innovative devices, including the world's first self-stirring coffee mug.

  • Edoardo Sanguineti
  • Giorgio Stivanello
  • Shūsaku Arakawa
  • Sheila Armstrong
  • Pietro Ghilarducci
  • Luis Sáez

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Jery Sivadon

    Renowned painter and sculptor.

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May 18, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 18, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 2010 was Not Afraid by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Not Afraid youtube
  2. - OMG
  3. - Nothin' On You
  4. - Break Your Heart
  5. - Airplanes

May 18, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  2. - Everything To Me
  3. - Over
  4. - My Chick Bad
  5. - Rude Boy youtube

May 18, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 18, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 18, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina Bonita
  2. - Al Menos
  3. - Te Pido Perdon
  4. - Ando Bien Pedo
  5. - El Enamorado

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May 18, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson

Country: United States of America

Avatar

Avatar

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

A Single Man

A Single Man

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Tom Ford

Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult

Country: United States of America

City Island

City Island

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Raymond De Felitta

Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer

Country: United States of America

Law Abiding Citizen

Law Abiding Citizen

Release year: 2010

Directed by: F. Gary Gray

Starring: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

May 18, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 2010 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

May 18, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

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After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern is "like Socrates but angrier and has worse hair,"

This Time Together by Carol Burnett

This Time Together

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The touching and funny memoir of Carrie and Me: A Mother Daughter Love Story by Carol Burnett. It is funny, irreverent and irresistible. Carol

The Shadow of Your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark

The Shadow of Your Smile

By:

Mary Higgins Clark, Queen of Suspense, brings us another New York Times bestseller about the search for identity of the daughter of an adopted man who may be the inheritor his vast fortune.

Oprah by Kitty Kelley

Oprah

By:

Oprah Winfrey has been revealing secrets better than anyone for the past 25 years. She has been a major contributor to the show, which is undoubtedly the most popular in TV history.

Innocent by Scott Turow

Innocent

By:

Innocent 2, the sequel to the landmark, genre-defining bestseller Presumed Innocent continues the story Rusty Sabich's and Tommy Molto's battle for survival twenty years later.

May 18, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 18, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doritos Crash Course

Doritos Crash Course

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), Windows 8

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

CSI: Crime City

CSI: Crime City

Platform: Facebook

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Dark Void

Dark Void

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter, flight combat

Publisher: Capcom

100 Rogues

100 Rogues

Platform: Ouya, iOS

Genre: Roguelike

Publisher: Fusion Reactions

Angel Beats!

Angel Beats!

Genre: Action, Comedy-drama, Supernatural

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Who was the US President on May 18, 2010?

On May 18, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 2010?

On May 18, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 2010?

On May 18, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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What happened in 2010?

2010 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions has sold a US 1874 Bickford Gold $10 Pattern at Public Auction for US$1,265,000. The Reed Hawn US 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent Coin sells at $3,737,000.
  • Republican Scott Brown wins Massachusetts' vacant Senate seat, decreasing the Democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • Spyker, a Dutch auto company, signs a deal with General Motors to purchase Sweden's Saab for US$74 Million in cash and $326,000,000 in deferred shares.

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What was the calendar for May 2010?

May 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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