Friday December 24, 2010: on this day

December 24, 2010 was the 358th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 2010, who was born and died on December 24, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Firework by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Glory Daze) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 2010?


December 24, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2010 can also be written as 12/24/2010 in the US and as 24/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

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December 24, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 2010:

  • At least 32 people are killed by bomb blasts that were detonated near jos, nigeria during christmas eve celebrations. six people are killed in attacks on churches carried out by suspected islamists from the northern city of maiduguri.
  • Three days after the ceasefire negotiations were reopened, rebel groups in sudan's darfur region clashed with government forces.
  • Al-shabaab and the hizbul islam group of somalia are joined by them
  • An iranian revolutionary guard member captured in southern afghanistan was accused by nato-led international security assistance force of cross-border weapons smuggling.
  • Bbc radio 4's thought for the day broadcasts a christmas message from pope benedict xvi.
  • Many thousands gather in bethlehem for christmas.
  • Two vietnamese plants are on strike for pay, bonuses, and the lunar new year holidays.
  • South africa is invited by the bric group to become an emerging market.
  • Japan's cabinet approves record-breaking y=92.4 trillion budget in 2011.
  • After heavy snowfalls, large-scale disruption continues across europe.
  • After a bus plunged into the ravine of southwest ecuador, more than 30 people were killed.
  • Turkey is pleased that the us house of representatives decided not to vote on armenian genocide resolution at the 111th congress' final session.
  • Russia's lower house approves the new start treaty with the united states. final approval will be given next month.
  • Istanbul hosts a tripartite summit between turkey, pakistan, and afghanistan. it is intended to increase trust between afghanistan pakistan.
  • The united nations general assembly unanimously appoints alassane ouattara, the opposition candidate, as president of cote d'ivoire.
  • South korea has threatened north korea by keeping a huge christmas tree near its border with north korea lit through january 8.
  • Four mumbai-based suspects are being sought by indian police as members of lashkar-e-taiba, the group that was responsible for the attacks on mumbai in 2008.
  • In an effort to curb serious traffic problems, beijing has enacted new laws that restrict car purchases.
  • Thongsing thammavong has been named the new prime minister for laos. this is just a day after bouasone bouphavanh's unexpected resignation.
  • One person is killed when security forces open fire upon protesters in bouziane (tunia).
  • Cuba's roman catholic church has announced that two political prisoners will be released by the government to go exile in spain.
  • A political crisis forces the suspension of state television in cote d'ivoire from the air. laurent gbagbo, the incumbent president of the economic community of west african states, is threatened by an ampquotlegitimate forceampquot.
  • A group of suspected boko haram members attacked a northern nigerian church during christmas eve services.
  • Taag angola airlines grounded its boeing 777 planes after experiencing engine problems with two of its aircraft.
  • France will build two warships to assist russia under a new agreement.

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December 24, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 82.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.008 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9621 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.628 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 108.74 JPY
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December 24, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 10:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Who was born on December 24, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

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December 24, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 4 days old,

or 691 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4843 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2010?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2010.

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December 24, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 2010:

  • Orestes Quércia

    Brazilian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 28th governor of são paulo state (b. 1938).

  • Elisabeth Beresford

    British author and creator of the wombles (born in 1926).

  • Eino Tamberg

    Estonian composer and educator (d. 2010).

  • Frans de Munck

    Dutch footballer and manager (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Meneghello
  • Roy Neuberger
  • Ferdinando Truzzi
  • Giancarlo Forlani
  • Claude Nicolet
  • José Orlandis

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 2010:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Firework youtube
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - Raise Your Glass
  5. - We R Who We R youtube

December 24, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Aston Martin Music
  3. - No Hands
  4. - Right Thru Me
  5. - What's My Name?

December 24, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Bon, Bon
  4. - Ni Lo Intentes
  5. - Nina De Mi Corazon

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December 24, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Precious

Precious

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Lee Daniels

Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey

Country: United States of America

December 24, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

December 24, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pinheads And Patriots by Bill O'Reilly

Pinheads And Patriots

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Bill O'Reilly, television host, sharp political pundit and #1 bestselling author, focuses on where we stand in the Age of Obama: Pinheads and Patriots.

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 by Mark Twain

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1

By:

"I've struck the jackpot!" In a 1904 letter, Mark Twain wrote to a friend. "And I will give that away--to me. You won't know how much pleasure you've lost until then.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

By:

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,"

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

Last Sacrifice

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Amazing conclusion to #1 international bestseller series... Murder. Love. Jealousy. The ultimate sacrifice.

December 24, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bub le Ball

Bub le Ball

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: NAY GAMES

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

Platform: Xbox 360 PlayStation 3

Genre: Platform-adventure

DJ Hero 2

DJ Hero 2

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Music video game, Rhythm game

Publisher: Activision

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy

CSI: Fatal Conspiracy

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

ダブルスポイラー ~ 東方文花帖 Double Spoiler

ダブルスポイラー ~ 東方文花帖 Double Spoiler

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Team Shanghai Alice

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Who was the US President on December 24, 2010?

On December 24, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 2010?

On December 24, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 2010?

On December 24, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 2010?

December 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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