Thursday June 24, 2010: on this day

June 24, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 2010 can also be written as 6/24/2010 in the US and as 24/6/2010 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 2010 in June 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on June 24, 2010:

• John isner, usa, defeats nicolas mahut, france at wimbledon in the longest match of professional tennis history.
• A shell left over from vietnam war exploded in quang ngai, causing the deaths of one person and two injuries to the other.
• In brazil's alagoas, pernambuco and pernambuco states, 46 people are killed by storms.
• An aide opens a parcel bomb that was delivered to athens' public order ministry. it instantly kills michalis chrysohoidis. it is a terrorist attack, according to prime minister george papandreou.
• Rescue workers continue to search for hundreds of people who disappeared in the floods in brazil.
• In a train accident near barcelona, at least 12 people are killed and 17 others are injured.
• Yohanan plesner's knesset parliamentary delegation to council of europe seeks to block a crucial vote to establish an international probe into gaza's flotilla raid.
• Many people are killed in suicide bombings and attacks across iraq.
• Organisers of a fresh aid flotilla to gaza cancel the event due to what they describe as ampquotisraeli threatsampquot, while the united states department of state issues a statement calling aid flotillas to gaza ampquotirresponsibleampquot.
• Ban ki-moon, secretary general of the united nations, deems the plan to destroy palestinian homes in east jerusalem for a tourist park as illegal and unhelpful.
• 4 commuters are killed by hooded gunmen in the philippines
• Germain niyoyankana, burundi's defense minister, said that he hopes agathon rwasa doesn't hide as this is prohibited. rwasa, an ex rebel chief, signed a 2009 peace agreement. according to a spokesman, he is currently on vacation for only 15 days.
• Austria's chancellor werner faymann urged benjamin netanyahu to lift the gaza strip embargo during a meeting.
• Somaliland will vote with its president facing a challenge.
• Gazprom, russia's dominant natural gas exporter, announces it will resume gas supply to belarus after payment of the debt.
• Bridgeport, connecticut, usa is placed under an emergency declaration after hurricane-force winds caused by a strong storm hit. this led to severe damage and injuries, including the collapse of multi-story buildings.
• Sri lanka has announced that the united nations panel looking into human rights abuses in sri lanka will not be permitted to enter the country.
• China declares that it has dismantled a terrorist ring in xinjiang, west china.
• Neil gaiman, a writer, wins the cilip carnegie medal in recognition of ''the graveyard book''.
• The kew discovery of four specimens from ''anogramma ascensionis'', an ascension island plant that was presumed extinct for 60+ years, has brought back to life.
• Belgian authorities raid the catholic church headquarters in their country during an investigation into child abuse. rumours of a cover-up are circulating.
• After a significant drop in popularity in polls over the past months, kevin rudd is forced to resign as prime minister of australia. julia gillard is australia's first woman prime minister.
• France: public sector workers strike in millions.
• China's president hu jintao arrives in ottawa for a three-day visit. they sign a tourist agreement.
• Five american men have been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in pakistan for possessing maps of sensitive areas. they deny any links to militants, and claim they work for charity. in the presence of american diplomats, the verdict is made in a prison.
• Organisers of a new aid flotilla for gaza have cancelled the event because of "israeli threats". the united states department of state issued a statement calling aid flotillas for gaza "irresponsible".
• Filippo grandi, united nations relief and works agency for palestine refugees in near east commissioner, questions israel's promise of easing its blockade of gaza. he cites parts that are unclear and says it is urgent because conditions are extremely difficult on the ground.
• It was defeated by slovakia by italy, the defending champion. this is the first time that two previous finalist teams have failed to advance beyond the first round in world cup history.
• American john isner beat nicolas mahut 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7). 6-7 (3), 70-68. this was the longest tennis match ever. it took place after the first round in the 2010 wimbledon gentlemen's singles tournament. the match lasted over 11 hours and spanned three days.
• At wimbledon, john isner of the united states defeats nicolas mahut of france, in the longest match in professional tennis history.
• Julia gillard assumes office as the first female prime minister of australia.

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

Stock market quotes on June 24, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.82
• Apple AAPL: opens at $271.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.46
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.38
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.57

Exchange Rates on June 24, 2010:

• 1 USD = 89.58 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.043 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.102 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8006 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.44 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 24, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 24, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 04:25 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 24, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:

• Mick Fleetwood

  Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.

• Mindy Kaling

  American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.

• Minka Kelly

  Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.

• Nancy Allen

  Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.

• Joe Penny

  British-american tv and film actor.

• Michele Lee

  American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.

• Peter Weller

  American actor.

• Iain Glen

  Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...

• Carla Gallo

  American actress.

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You are 13 years 9 months old,

or 165 months and 23 days old,

or 720 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5045 days old,

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on June 24, 2010:

• Fred Anderson

  Australian-south african rugby league player (d. 2012).

• Antonio Caldonazzi
• JoJo Billingsley
• Francis Dreyfus
• Kazimierz Paździor
• Pete Quaife

What famous deaths happened on June 24th?

Famous deaths on June 24th:

• Eli Wallach

  American actor, tv and stage actor.

• Jackie Gleason

  American comedian.

• David Tomlinson

  Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

• Brian Keith

  American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

• Paul Winchell

  American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).

• Hibari Misora

  Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).

• Kabir

  Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.

• Alveria Matarazzo

  Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.

• Azarria Pitts

  Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

• Xaivier Herbert

  Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.

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Holidays on June 24, 2010:

• Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
• Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
• Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
• Quarter days in England
• Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
• FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
• Day of Indian in Peru
• Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
• St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
• Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru

Observances on June 24, 2010:

• International Day of Women in Diplomacy

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 24, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

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

The Latin music chart on June 24, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
3. Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Bachata En Fukuoka
4. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
5. Chuy Lizarraga y Su Banda Tierra Sinaloense - La Peinada