Sunday April 25, 2010: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 4/25/2010, UK date format: 25/4/2010

April 25th, 2010 was the 115th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Sunday.

The number one song in US was Rude Boy by Rihanna.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Solar by Ian McEwan was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching How the Universe Works. If you liked videogames you were probably playing CityVille or Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 25 across the years or at April 2010 calendar.

April 25, 2010 Events

What happened on April 25, 2010?

Historical Events

The International Court of Arbitration in The Hague orders that the British government pay PS400 million Iran to cancel an arms deal that was canceled following the Iranian Revolution.
After clashes between the Southern Sudan army and Arab nomads in Darfur, Sudan, 55 people were killed and 85 others were injured.
A probe is opened after at least 80 Kunduz schoolgirls were poisoned by the Taliban this week. The Taliban are against female education and deny any knowledge.
Zhang Chunxian is succeeded by Zhou Qiang as provincial party secretary for Hunan Province, China.
A bomb explosion at a cafe in Adi Haro, Ethiopia, kills at least five people and injures 20 more.
Israeli police clashed with Palestinian protestors objecting to an ampquotextremely provocativeampquot march of settlers in Silwan, East Jerusalem. They were calling for the expulsion of Palestinians living in the area.
Guerrero Rey Hernandez, leader of the Mexican Labour Party in Guerrero, is killed after being shot seven times in front of his Tlacoachistlahuaca home.
Nearly 100,000 protestors gathered in Okinawa (Japan) to demand the removal of the American base.
Many thousands of people gather in Beirut to demand the separation of religion from state in Lebanon.
In Quezon City (Philippines), a huge fire causes the destruction of hundreds of homes and renders thousands homeless.
Eight pirates are captured by the Spanish Navy off the Somalia coast.
The Ladies in White are not allowed to march in Havana, but they stand still.
Ricardo Alarcon, Cuba's Speaker in the Parliament, challenges the United States of America to lift its 48-year-old embargo against Cuba if it believes Cuba is benefitting from the embargo. This was suggested by Hillary Clinton.
Manouchehr Mottaki, Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs, meets with the head of IAEA in Vienna. He says Iran is still interested in a swap for nuclear fuel drafted by United Nations.
London Marathon
Tsegaye won the men's race with a time 2:05:19. Liliya Shobukhova won the women's race with a time 2:22:00.
The first royal to run the London Marathon is Princess Beatrice of York.
The third Indian Premier League cricket tournament was won by the Chennai Super Kings, who defeated Mumbai Indians. CNN, Al Jazeera, Sydney Morning Herald
Pope Benedict XVI's upcoming visit to Britain
The Vatican dismissed the incident and said it would continue to visit, despite the diplomatic error.
South African President Jacob Zuma announced that he is HIV-negative to raise awareness about AIDS.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he has cirrhosis.
Professor Stephen Hawking warns people about the dangers associated with contacting extraterrestrials.
The United Kingdom Professional Footballers Association votes Wayne Rooney "player of the Year"
Nine days late due to volcanic ash issues, the first passenger flight between Iraqi and British Airways lands at London Gatwick Airport.
According to the second round results, Hungary's Fidesz-Hungarian Civic Union wins an historic victory of two-thirds in general elections.
Heinz Fischer wins Austria's presidential election in 2010.
London Marathon: Tsegaye Kbede wins men's marathon in London with a time 2:05:19. Liliya Shobukhova won women's marathon in 2:22:00. (USA Today).Princess Beatrice, the first Royal to run the London Marathon.
After The Sunday Telegraph obtained a "foolish document" requesting that the September visit of Pope Benedict XVI be marked by condom launches, abortion clinic openings and blessings of a same-sex marriage, The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office apologises.
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April 25, 2010 Famous Birthdays

Other April 25th famous birthdays

Al Pacino
American actor.
Renée Zellweger
American Oscar-winning actress.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn
French lawyer, economist, and politician was appointed managing director of International Monetary Fund in September 2007.
Ella Fitzgerald
American singer with a velvety voice.

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How old am I?

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April 25, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 25, 2010?

Other April 25th famous deaths

Mike Brant
After moving to France, Israeli pop star became famous.
Ginger Rogers
American actress and dancer, Rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
George Sanders
Russian-born American actor, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1950 for his role as Eve in "All About Eve.
Saul Bass
American filmmaker and graphic designer (d. 1996).

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April 25, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Taurus

Taurus personality

Who should a Taurus marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Tiger

Element: Metal

Tiger personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in April 25, 2010 reveal something about your future ? Find out

April 25, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 25, 2010?

The day of the week was Sunday.

April 25th marks the 114th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 250 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2010 calendar

April	2010
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

April 25, 2010 Holidays and Observances

What is special on April 25, 2010?

Holidays

ANZAC Day (Australia, New Zealand).
Official Red Hat Society day.
Carnation Revolution commemorated in Portugal (National Holiday).
Roman Empire - Robigalia in honor of Robigus.
Rastafari movement - Celebration of Haile Selassie's visit to Jamaica.
Fuck the Earth Day - Declared by Jon Stewart in the April 24th, 2006 episode.
Swaziland - National Flag Day.
Faroe Islands - National Flag Day.
Sinai Liberation Day, (Egypt), Celebrates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai peninsula.
Alice Day - celebration of the relationship between Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll.

Observances

World Malaria Day [WHO]
International Delegate’s Day

Saints

Saint Filo.
Saint Anianus
Saint Ermin
Saint Mark the Evangelist

Music charts

What was the number one song on April 25, 2010? Which were the top hits on April 25, 2010?
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