Thursday May 20, 2010: on this day

May 20, 2010 was the 140th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 2010, who was born and died on May 20, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 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 20th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 2010?


May 20, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 2010 can also be written as 5/20/2010 in the US and as 20/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 2010:

  • 5. people are killed by flooding in poland flooding can also be caused by downpours in hungary, slovakia, and the czech republic.
  • In a fight with an army dissident unit in antananarivo, at least one police officer was killed and five others were injured.
  • Many countries condemned north korea's involvement in the sinking south korean vessel cheonan. north korea threatens war if sanctions were imposed.
  • Malawi sentences a transgender couple to 14 years hard labor, considering them gay.
  • Scientists from the j. craig venter institute announced the successful transplantation of a synthesized gene into an existing cell. this created the first artificial lifeform in the world (mycoplasma laboratorium).

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May 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 20, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $241.88
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.22

Exchange Rates on May 20, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 89.26 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0714 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.1516 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8287 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 111.33 JPY
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May 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 01:38 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 20, 2010?


Famous people born on May 20, 2010:

  • Lady Cosima Windsor

    Alexander windsor, earl of ulster's daughter.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 6 days old,

or 727 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5090 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 2010.

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

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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May 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 2010:

  • Beatryce Morrison

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Clevie Cunningham

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Morayo Ogunbayo

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Shiron Finkel

    Noted researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Jeriel Gonzalez

    Renowned for his impactful plays.

  • Felice Virgilio di Virgilio
  • Giampaolo Fabris
  • Walter Rudin
  • Umberto Bernardini
  • Guido Sereni
  • Renato Filippelli

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 20th

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May 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 2010:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 2010:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 2010:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 2010 was Not Afraid by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 20, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Every Last One by Anna Quindlen

Every Last One

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Mary Beth Latham's life revolves around her family. She takes care of her three teenage children, and preserves the traditions of their daily lives.

Mom by Dave Isay

Mom

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"[Mom] is bursting with stories that are unvarnished and very real. They are sad, funny, wise, and, most importantly, they're all very real." -Chicago Tribune Editor's Choice Featuring StoryCorps' most revealing stories about the subject.

This Body Of Death by Elizabeth George

This Body Of Death

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"George examines the fears and dreams of her characters with a piercing grace that makes it a pleasure to read her books." Washington Post Book World: "Elizabeth George is the queen of mystery."

The Last Stand by Nathaniel Philbrick

The Last Stand

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"A riveting, well-researched, and tautly-written account of a crucial chapter in American History." Los Angeles Times A fantastic collection of work, including In the Heart

Burned by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Burned

By:

The House of Night is in a dark place. Zoey Redbird has lost her soul. It seems increasingly unlikely that Zoey Redbird will be able to pull herself together again in time to join her friends and restore order to …

May 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Hammer Wars

Age of Hammer Wars

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3

Genre: Action, arcade

Publisher: iSquared Games

DeathSpank

DeathSpank

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Another Century's Episode: R

Another Century's Episode: R

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Angel Beats!

Angel Beats!

Genre: Action, Comedy-drama, Supernatural

Crystal Monsters

Crystal Monsters

Platform: Nintendo DSiWare, mobile phones (Japan only)

Genre: Role-playing video game

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Who was the US President on May 20, 2010?

On May 20, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 2010?

On May 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 2010?

On May 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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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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