Thursday July 29, 2010

US date format: 7/29/2010, UK date format: 29/7/2010

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 29, 2010).

The number one song in US was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem.

Avatar, directed by James Cameron, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2010 while Faithful Place by Tana French was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Great Outdoors. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Doritos Crash Course or Lego Universe.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at July 29 across the years or at July 2010 calendar.

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July 29, 2010 Events

What happened on July 29, 2010?

Historical Events

Flooding begins in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province due to heavy monsoon rains. Floods cause more than 1 million displacements and over 1,600 deaths.
SITE Institute, a terrorist-monitoring organization, claims that al-Qaeda-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack on Al-Arabiya Television's offices in Baghdad. The attack killed four people and left at least 10 others injured.
Investigations are underway into the unspecified damage caused by M/V ''M., a Japanese oil tanker. STAR'' in Oman's Strait of Hormuz. (Aljazeera). Amp!-- What is the significance of this in Armed Conflicts and Attacks? --amp
Ellen DeGeneres, a U.S. talk-show host, announces her resignation from 'American Idol' after one year as a judge.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raises interest rates by 0.25 percent to 3 per cent
Metro Bank opens its first branch in Holborn (London), the first new high-street bank entirely in the United Kingdom in more than 100 years.
The Arab League supports direct negotiations between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Israel, provided certain conditions are met.
Pak Ui Chun, the North Korean foreign minister, arrives in Burma for the first time since 2007 when the two countries reestablished diplomatic ties. This was in spite of concerns about nuclear cooperation.
During a raid, the Mexican Army killed Sinaloa Cartel drug lord Ignacio Coronel Villarreal, Zapopan (Jalisco). (CNN),
The new Malawi national flag replaces the 1964 flag.
Greek police use tear gas against demonstrating lorry drivers striking to protest new license charges.
Arizona residents protested the state's introduction of immigration laws. Protesters were arrested at the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office.
The United States House of Representatives Ethics Committee opens a public hearing into Charles B. Rangel, New York Democratic Congressman.
Wyclef Jean, a musician, announces that he is now preparing to run for President of Haiti in 2010's general election. However, he has yet to decide on a candidacy.
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has removed Ecuador's Galapagos Islands off its endangered World Heritage Sites List.
Google claims its Chinese Internet search and mobile searches are blocked.
Moscow recorded its highest temperature ever recorded, with a heatwave that is expected to make it the hottest month in recorded history.
Heavy monsoon rains slow down the salvaging of the wreckage from Airblue Flight 202, Pakistan.
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July 29, 2010 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 29, 2010?

Other July 29th famous deaths

Michel Serrault
French actor, comedian and film star who appeared from 1954 until 2007 in more than 150 films.
Gayatri Devi
Indian royalty, born in London, the granddaughter of the Princess Indira Gaekwar of Baroda.
Cass Elliot
American singer, overweight and talented, superstar with the group with "Mamas and the Papas," composed of Elliot, John and Michelle...
Jerome Robbins
American director producer and choreographer (d. 1998).

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July 29, 2010 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Leo

Leo personality

Who should a Leo marry?

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

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

July 29, 2010 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 29, 2010?

The day of the week was Thursday.

July 29th marks the 209th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 155 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2010 calendar

July	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	31

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Music charts

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