Saturday August 28, 2010: on this day

August 28, 2010 was the 240th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 2010, who was born and died on August 28, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky), TV series (e.g. Sidekick) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 2010?


August 28, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 240th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2010 can also be written as 8/28/2010 in the US and as 28/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 28, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 2010:

  • Pakistan
  • At least four people were killed when suspected united states missiles struck two militant-carrying vehicles in pakistan's kurram valley.
  • An intense exchange of gunfire broke out outside the pakistan security forces office in peshawar, near the united states consulate. two hostages were captured but later released. (ap via msnbc),
  • Two coalition-allied military bases in eastern afghanistan are attacked by taliban insurgents. both attacks are repelled by coalition forces, which kill 24 militants and do not inflict any casualties.
  • Cuba has relaxed its property laws and allows foreign investors to lease land on the government for as long as 99 years.
  • China and india both state that their military ties will not be affected by the recent visa dispute.
  • The international criminal court reports kenyan president omar al-bashir's visit to kenya to the united nations security council.
  • After a report accusing rwanda of war crimes in the democratic republic of the congo, rwanda threatened to end cooperation with the united nations
  • After the threat of cutting off funds by the united states, iran responds to lebanon's request to fund the lebanese army, iran responded.
  • Iran claims that no decision has been reached on sakineh mohammadiashtiani's stonemasonry. she was convicted for adultery.
  • Marc ravalomanana, former president of madagascar, is sentenced in absentia for ordering the murder of opposition supporters.
  • Glenn beck's ampquotrestoring honourampquot rally on the national mall in washington d.c. attracted a large crowd.
  • Four pakistan cricket players are accused of being involved in a betting scam. these include captain salman butt, mohammad asif and mohammad amir as well as wicketkeeper kamran akmal.
  • Pakistan: at least four people have been killed when suspected united states missiles struck two vehicles carrying militants in pakistan’s kurram valley. (ap via fox news). gunfire erupted outside a pakistani security force office in peshawar, near the united states consulate. two hostages were captured but later released. (ap via msnbc),
  • Mount sinabung in sumatra, indonesia, erupts. many people were evacuated.

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August 28, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Roma - Cesena : 0 - 0
  • Udinese - Genoa : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Waregem : 0 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - Lokeren : 1 - 1
  • Charleroi - Eupen : 2 - 0
  • Mechelen - St Truiden : 0 - 0
  • Standard - Kortrijk : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Hamburg : 1 - 3
  • Nurnberg - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • Schalke 04 - Hannover : 1 - 2
  • St Pauli - Hoffenheim : 0 - 1
  • Werder Bremen - FC Koln : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Ingolstadt : 4 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Greuther Furth : 1 - 2
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August 28, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 11:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Who was born on August 28, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 22 days old,

or 711 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4983 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2010?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2010.

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August 28, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 2010:

  • Johntavious Washington

    Johntavious Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • William P. Foster

    American bandleader and educator (d. 2010).

  • William B. Lenoir
  • Roger Mas
  • Bill Strum
  • Kotetsu Yamamoto
  • Emilio Cordero
  • Tommaso Biamonte
  • Augoustinos Kantiōtīs
  • Livio Ghioni
  • Sinan Hasani
  • Daniel Ducarme
  • Gordon Williams
  • Pietro Chiodini

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 2010:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - Dynamite
  3. - California Gurls
  4. - I Like It
  5. - Teenage Dream youtube

August 28, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Miss Me
  4. - Your Love
  5. - Deuces

August 28, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

August 28, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Yerbatero
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 28, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Swan

Black Swan

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder

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

127 Hours

127 Hours

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott

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

August 28, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Sidekick

Sidekick

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Blake Van de Graaf

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Paul D. Hannah

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Universal Studios

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

August 28, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory

The Red Queen

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Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and the inspiration behind the critically-acclaimed Starz miniseries The White Queen is bringing to life Margaret Beaufort (heiress to Lancaster's red rose),

Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner

Fly Away Home

By:

Fly Away Home, a beloved story by one of America's most loved writers, tells the tale of a mother with two daughters who flee to Connecticut in search of refuge.

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

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Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

The Obama Diaries by Laura Ingraham

The Obama Diaries

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(WASHINGTON D.C., May 20, 2010 - Laura Ingraham was sent a package by an unknown source. It will alter the history of the United States as well as the legacy of President Barack Obama.

August 28, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team

Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Versus fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

CityVille

CityVille

Platform: Internet

Genre: City-building, construction and management simulation

DJMAX Technika 2

DJMAX Technika 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Pentavision

Deadliest Warrior: The Game

Deadliest Warrior: The Game

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: 345 Games

Azkend

Azkend

Platform: iOS

Genre: Match-3

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Who was the US President on August 28, 2010?

On August 28, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2010?

On August 28, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 2010?

On August 28, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 2010?

August 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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