What happened on Sunday June 20, 2010?

Here's what happened on June 20, 2010:

• Death of Manute Bol, Basketball Legend and Humanitarian Manute Bol, the 7-foot-7-inch basketball player from South Sudan, passed away. Known not just for his extraordinary height and NBA career with the Washington Bullets, but also for his significant humanitarian work, Bol was a transformative figure both in sports and philanthropy.
• Devastating Landslides in Southern China Severe rain and landslides in southern China resulted in a catastrophic event, killing 132 people and leaving 86 others missing. The disaster damaged an estimated 68,000 houses and forced the evacuation of 800,000 residents, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Juan Manuel Santos Wins Colombian Presidential Election Juan Manuel Santos of the Social National Unity Party won the final round of Colombia's presidential elections with approximately 69 percent of the ballots, securing a decisive victory and a mandate for national leadership.
• Baghdad Car Bombings Two car bombings in central Baghdad resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 53 injuries, underscoring the ongoing instability and violence in Iraq during this period.
• Execution of Jundullah Leader Abdolmalek Rigi Iranian authorities executed Abdolmalek Rigi, the leader of the Sunni militant group Jundullah, by hanging in Tehran. Rigi was convicted of involvement in terrorist bombings and raids in the Sistan-Baluchistan province, highlighting Iran's strict approach to internal security threats.
• Graeme McDowell Wins 2010 U.S. Open Golf Championship Graeme McDowell from Northern Ireland won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, marking the first European victory in the tournament in 40 years. McDowell secured a one-shot victory, demonstrating exceptional skill and breaking a long-standing regional drought.

Events in 2010

June 20, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 2010

June 20, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 171st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 2010 can also be written as 6/20/2010 in the US and as 20/6/2010 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 2010 in June 2010 calendar

Famous people died on June 20, 2010:

• Harry B. Whittington

  Harry B. Whittington was a renowned British palaeontologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of early animal...

• Roberto Rosato

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on June 20th

June 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Katy Perry - California Gurls
2. Usher - OMG
3. B.o.B. - Airplanes
4. Ke$ha - Your Love Is My Drug
5. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

June 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Drake - Over
4. Drake - Find Your Love
5. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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

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June 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 20, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 June 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:51 pm and setting at 01:34 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 2010

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Someone born on June 20, 2010 is:

14 years 10 months old,

or 178 months and 24 days old,

or 777 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5442 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 2010?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 20, 2010.

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