What happened on Thursday April 29, 2010?

Here's what happened on April 29, 2010:

• Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Disaster A catastrophic explosion occurred on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico, triggering one of the most significant environmental disasters in U.S. history. The explosion led to an unprecedented oil spill that would devastate marine ecosystems and coastal economies.
• Controlled Burn Operation in Gulf of Mexico The United States Coast Guard initiated a controlled burn strategy to mitigate oil spread and minimize environmental damage following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, employing an emergency response technique to reduce potential ecological impact.
• BP Lawsuit by Fishermen Shrimp fishermen from Louisiana and Alabama filed class-action lawsuits against BP and drilling rig owners, seeking compensation for substantial economic losses caused by the oil spill and its widespread environmental consequences.
• First Prostate Cancer Treatment Vaccine Approved The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Provenge (sipuleucel-T), a groundbreaking therapeutic vaccine for treating advanced prostate cancer, marking a significant milestone in cancer treatment research.
• Religious Freedom Violations Report The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom identified Saudi Arabia and China among the worst violators of religious freedom, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in these countries.
• Belgium Bans Face Coverings The Belgian parliament passed legislation prohibiting the public wearing of burqas and other facial coverings, sparking international debate about religious freedom, cultural identity, and secularism.
• Human Rights Workers Killed in Mexico Paramilitaries murdered human rights activists Beatriz Alberta Trujillo and Jyri Atero Jaakkola in Mexico, underscoring the dangerous conditions faced by human rights defenders in the region.
• Tragic Nursery School Attack in China A horrific incident occurred at a Chinese nursery school where 28 children and three adults were stabbed, revealing deep societal tensions and mental health challenges.
• India-Pakistan Diplomatic Dialogue India and Pakistan agreed to reopen discussions on mutual concerns, signaling a potential diplomatic thaw in their historically tense relationship.
• Uncertainty Around Taliban Leader's Status Pakistani security forces announced uncertainty about Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud's death, contradicting earlier reports of his demise in a drone attack, highlighting the complex intelligence landscape in the region.

Events in 2010

April 29, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 2010

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

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

Famous people died on April 29, 2010:

• Avigdor Arikha

  Renowned French-Israeli artist, printmaker, and art historian who made significant contributions to modern art and art theory.

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on April 29th

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.

1. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Train - Hey, Soul Sister
4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
5. Lady Antebellum - 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 music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
4. Usher Featuring Plies - Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
5. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 2010

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Someone born on April 29, 2010 is:

15 years and 12 days old,

or 180 months and 12 days old,

or 784 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5491 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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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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