Tuesday August 31, 2010: on this day
August 31, 2010 was the 243rd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 2010, who was born and died on August 31, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. The King's Speech, directed by Tom Hooper), TV series (e.g. Nikita) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 2010?
- August 31, 2010: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 2010?
- August 31, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 2010?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2010?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 2010?
What day of the week was August 31, 2010?
August 31, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 2010 can also be written as 8/31/2010 in the US and as 31/8/2010 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 2010: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 2010:
- At least 14 people were killed and many more injured in a roadside bombing and mortar attack in mogadishu, the capital of somalia.
- 8 people are killed by a petrol bomb at a cancun bar, mexico.
- Four israelis are killed in an attack on the west bank near kiryat arba.
- Four american troops are killed by a roadside bomb in eastern afghanistan.
- A blast occurs in front of the headquarters of a government-run tv station in bangkok, thailand.
- Three russian aircrews kidnapped by sudan's darfur region are now free.
- The sudan people's liberation army promises to demobilize all its child soldiers by the end the year.
- Hewlett-packard, the largest computer manufacturer in the world and based in california, has paid us$55 million to settle allegations that it defrauded america's government. (the sydney morning herald via france24).
- Floodwaters continue wreak havoc on pakistan, affecting areas around larkana.
- Four people died in a cessna citation accident on misima island, papua new guinea's milne bay province.
- Russia claims that the attack on the russian embassy in minsk, belarus, was outrageous.
- Iran's foreign ministry criticizes state media for calling carla bruni, the french first lady, a "prostitute" for her support of sakineh mohammadiashtiani, who is facing death by stoning for being convicted for adultery.
- A palestinian group begins a plan to present its views on wikipedia after an israeli course on editing wikipedia.
- Roj tv, a kurdish tv station based in denmark, is facing terror charges for its support of the pkk.
- Mexican authorities have arrested edgar valdez villarreal, a top drug dealer.
- Chinese courts accept the first case of a man who claimed discrimination in employment because he was hiv positive.
- Russian police have detained more than 150 people, including prominent opposition to prime minister of russia vladimir putin like former deputy prime minster boris nemtsov. this was in response to protests in moscow/saint petersburg for freedom of assembly.
- Barack obama, president of the united states, delivers a televised oval office address in commemoration of the united states's withdrawal from the war in iraq.
- In an effort to end the two-week-long strike, south africa's government increased the pay offer for more than one million striking workers in the public sector.
- Us senator lisa murkowski concedes defeat to joe miller in alaska's republican primary election.
- Fidel castro, in a long interview with la jornada mexicana, admits to the persecuting homosexuals in cuba following the revolution of 1959.
- Romania has been able to find fossils from the balaur genus dinosaur.
- Hurricane earl is moving away from the leeward islands to the east coast of the united states. a hurricane watch has been issued for the majority of north carolina's coast.
August 31, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 31, 2010:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $241.85
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.60
- General Electric GE: opens at $14.36
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.31
Exchange Rates on August 31, 2010:
- 1 USD = 84.17 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0645 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.0142 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.8079 CNY
- 1 EUR = 106.8 JPY
August 31, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.
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August 31, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 2010 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 02:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 24, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 31, 2010?
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 13 years 6 months old,
or 162 months and 28 days old,
or 708 weeks and 2 days old,
or 4958 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 2010.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2010?
There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2010?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2010.
August 31, 2010: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 2010:
- Laurent Fignon
A french cyclist, who won the tour de france twice (1983 and 1984).
- Vance Bourjaily
American journalist, novelist, and university professor who wrote about american life during various post-war periods.
- Phillip Tisson
- Vladimir Georgiev Škodrov
- Mauricio Peña Almada
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Tom Seaver
American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 2010:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 2010:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 2010: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 31, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - There Goes My Baby
- Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces
- Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
- Monica - Love All Over Me
- Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - Miss Me
August 31, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2010 was Yerbatero by Juanes, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.
August 31, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 31, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juanes - Yerbatero
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
- Camila - Alejate De Mi
- Aventura - El Malo
August 31, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
August 31, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 31, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 2010?
On August 31, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2010?
On August 31, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 2010?
On August 31, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.