Thursday April 29, 2010: on this day

April 29, 2010 was the 119th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 29, 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 April 29, 2010, who was born and died on April 29, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nothin' On You by B.o.B.), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. How The Universe Works) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 29th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 29, 2010?


April 29, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 119th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 2010 can also be written as 4/29/2010 in the US and as 29/4/2010 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 2010 in April 2010 calendar

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April 29, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 29, 2010:

  • Explosion of the deepwater horizon drilling rig in the gulf of mexico
  • The united states coast guard starts a controlled burn in an effort to remove any oil that has been sprayed after the deepwater horizon disaster.
  • Louisiana and alabama shrimp fishermen file class action lawsuits against bp and the owners of the drilling rig as economic losses mount.
  • The u.s. commission on international religious freedom names saudi arabian and chinese as 13 of the worst violators.
  • The new york-based human rights watch group reports that millions of predominantly asian women working in countries such as saudi arabia, lebanon, and the united arab emirates are still at risk of being forced to work, human trafficking, and sexual violence.
  • India and pakistan agree that they will reopen discussions on ampquotall matters of mutual concern.
  • A nursery school in china is attacked with the help of 28 children and three adults.
  • The belgian parliament votes to ban public wearing of burqas or other facial coverings.
  • The united states informs israel it must eliminate 23 west bank outposts as promised.
  • The united kingdom hosts the third round of leaders' discussions.
  • Paramilitaries in mexico killed beatriz alberta trujillo, a human rights activist, and jyri atero jaakkola, a human rights worker.
  • Pakistani security forces have announced that taliban leader hakimullah mehsud may still be alive. this is contrary to early reports that claimed he had been killed by a drone attack in january 2010.
  • (bbc news) deepwater horizon drilling rig explosion, gulf of mexico: the united states coast guard starts a controlled burn to remove oil from the gulf of mexico after the deepwater horizon disaster. (bbc news). shrimp fishermen in louisiana, alabama and texas file class action lawsuits against bp and the owners of the drilling rig as economic losses mount.
  • The u.s. food and drug administration approves provenge (sipuleucel t), the first vaccine approved for treating prostate cancer in men with advanced disease.

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April 29, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 29, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.45
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $263.02
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.04
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $130.55

Exchange Rates on April 29, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 94.02 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.006 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.083 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8255 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 124.51 JPY
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April 29, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and 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.

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April 29, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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April 29, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 06:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Who was born on April 29, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman

    American actress.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...

  • Master P
    Master P

    Master p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...

  • Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford

    Katherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.

  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Samantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld

    American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.

  • Andre Agassi
    Andre Agassi

    American tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Tino Rossi
    Tino Rossi

    French singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.

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April 29, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 21 days old,

or 729 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5104 days old,

if you were born on April 29, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 2010?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 29, 2010.

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April 29, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 2010:

  • Avigdor Arikha

    French-israeli artist, printmaker and art historian (b. 1929).

  • Neriah Arikha

    Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset.

  • AS Douglas

    British computer scientist and creator of the first graphical game computer (born in 1921).

  • Audrey Williamson
  • Beppe Berti
  • Juan Pascualli Gómez

What famous deaths happened on April 29th?

Famous deaths on April 29th:

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Leena Chandavarkar
    Leena Chandavarkar

    Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

  • Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke

    Actress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.

  • Joanna Barnes
    Joanna Barnes

    American actress and writer (b. 1934).

  • James Gamble

    Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.

  • Alleyne Lovelace

    Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.

  • Guila Bustabo

    Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sonika Chauhan

    Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.

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April 29, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 29, 2010:

  • International Dance Day.
  • Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
  • Greenery Day (1989-2006).
  • Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.

Saints celebrated on April 29, 2010:

  • Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
  • Saint Hugh of Cluny
  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Wilfred the Younger
  • Saint Peter of Verona
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April 29, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 29, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 29, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 2010 was Nothin' On You by B.o.B., according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

April 29, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothin' On You
  2. - Rude Boy youtube
  3. - Hey, Soul Sister
  4. - Break Your Heart
  5. - Need You Now

April 29, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

April 29, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything To Me
  2. - Rude Boy youtube
  3. - My Chick Bad
  4. - Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
  5. - Neighbors Know My Name

April 29, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 29, 2010 was Ando Bien Pedo by Banda Los Recoditos, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

April 29, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ando Bien Pedo
  2. - Nina Bonita
  3. - Dile Al Amor
  4. - Al Menos
  5. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti

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April 29, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 29, 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

April 29, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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:

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Parenthood

Parenthood

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ron Howard

April 29, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 29, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Game Change by John Heilemann, Mark Halperin

Game Change

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It's the gripping inside story about the 2008 presidential election by two of America's top political reporters.

This Time Together by Carol Burnett

This Time Together

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The touching and funny memoir of Carrie and Me: A Mother Daughter Love Story by Carol Burnett. It is funny, irreverent and irresistible. Carol

Beatrice And Virgil by Yann Martel

Beatrice And Virgil

By:

Henry is puzzled when he receives a letter written by an elderly taxidermist. He is drawn deeper into the mysterious and calculated world of this man.

The Big Short by Michael Lewis

The Big Short

By:

The true story of the crash started in strange feeder markets, where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare or bother to tread: the bond derivative and real estate derivative

I Just Want You To Know by Kate Gosselin

I Just Want You To Know

By:

TLC's Jon & Kate Plus Eight has 9.8 million viewers. They recognize Kate Gosselin, the practical mom of eight who has visited their homes for more than 100 episodes.

April 29, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 29, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle of the Immortals

Battle of the Immortals

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: TR Joygame; CN Beijing Perfect World; NA Perfect World Entertainment; SK Nexon; VN Vinagame

Arsenal of Democracy

Arsenal of Democracy

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time grand strategy

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Azkend

Azkend

Platform: iOS

Genre: Match-3

Banzai Rabbit

Banzai Rabbit

Platform: iOS

Dementium II

Dementium II

Platform: Nintendo DS Microsoft Windows[1] OS X

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: JP Intergrow

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Who was the US President on April 29, 2010?

On April 29, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 2010?

On April 29, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 29, 2010?

On April 29, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 29th?

April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of April. 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 April 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
  • 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
  • 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.

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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 April 2010?

April 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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