What happened on Monday, June 21, 2010?

Here's what happened on June 21, 2010:

• Iraq's Electricity Minister Resigns Amid Protests On June 21, 2010, Iraq's Electricity Minister Karim Waheed resigned following widespread protests over chronic power shortages. Demonstrations had intensified, leading to violent clashes in cities like Basra and Nasiriyah, where security forces used force to disperse crowds. Waheed attributed the power crisis to public impatience and a lack of funding for the ministry. source: iranfocus.com
• Gold price reaches record high On June 21, 2010, gold prices surged to a record high of $1,264.90 per ounce, driven by concerns over financial and sovereign risks, as well as a weakening U.S. dollar. source: nasdaq.com
• China-Australia Diplomatic and Economic Engagement Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra, signing bilateral agreements worth over A$10 billion, signaling strengthening economic ties.
• Gazprom Reduces Gas Supplies to Belarus Russia's state-controlled gas monopoly Gazprom reduced Belarus' gas supplies by 15% due to alleged unpaid debt, threatening further cuts up to 85% if the financial obligations are not met.
• Deadly Mine Explosion in Henan, China A catastrophic mine explosion in Henan, central China, claimed the lives of at least 46 workers, with many more trapped underground, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the region's mining industry.
• Deadly Train Derailment in Congo A catastrophic train derailment occurred in southern Congo-Brazzaville, approximately 60 kilometers from Pointe-Noire, resulting in the tragic loss of 76 lives.

Events in 2010

June 21, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 2010

June 21, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 21, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $64.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $277.69
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $131.42

Exchange Rates on June 21, 2010:

• 1 USD = 91.03 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0234 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1119 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.7978 CNY
• 1 EUR = 112.09 JPY

June 21, 2010 was a Monday and it was the 172nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 2010 can also be written as 6/21/2010 in the US and as 21/6/2010 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 2010 in June 2010 calendar

Famous people died on June 21, 2010:

• İlhan Selçuk

  Prominent Turkish journalist, author, and lawyer known for his critical and influential writing in Turkish media during the 20th century.

• Irwin Barker

  Canadian actor and screenwriter (b. 1956).

• Darío Botero
• Annette Tison

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

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

June 21, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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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 21, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 2010 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 21, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:01 pm and setting at 02:08 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 21, 2010

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Someone born on June 21, 2010 is:

16 years 1 month old,

or 193 months and 13 days old,

or 841 weeks

or 5887 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 21, 2010?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 21, 2010.

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