Wednesday August 04, 2010: on this day

August 04, 2010 was the 216th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 2010, who was born and died on August 04, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Grandma'S House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2010?


August 04, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2010 can also be written as 8/4/2010 in the US and as 4/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 04, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2010:

  • In perry v. schwarzenegger, judge vaughn walker overturns california's proposition 8.
  • In the midst of a major maoist guerrilla attack, about 70 indian police officers are reported to be missing from chhattisgarh forests. they are later found. there have been no casualties.
  • Lebanon detains a spy for israel that it suspects is in lebanon.
  • As the search for more casualties begins, an israeli shellfire kills one palestinian militant and injures 1 in khan yunis, gaza strip.
  • In arizona, a desert is home to the remains of 59 migrants.
  • As the death toll from riots rises to 63, karachi police arrest suspects.
  • Twin car bombings in kut result in at least 6 deaths and 50 injuries.
  • In peshawar, four people are killed in a suicide attack. they include a paramilitary commander sifwat guyur and three of his bodyguards.
  • Adaisseh incident
  • According to the united nations peacekeeping forces, israeli soldiers were attacked while on routine maintenance in israeli territory. this led to yesterday's bloody clash.
  • Hezbollah's second in command naim qassem warns that the organisation will ampquotretaliateampquot against israel if there are further incidents.
  • Benjamin netanyahu, the prime minister of israel, warns hamas as well as lebanon against further attacks on israelis.
  • Officials from the lebanese government confirm that israel is not violating international law.
  • Officials claim that more than 28,000 victims of mexican drug violence have been killed since december 2006. this is thousands more than was previously believed.
  • India regrets that its police officers had to kill at most 28 kashmiris this week, and its home affairs minister asked that protesters cease.
  • New zealand's first combat fatality occurs in afghanistan. he was also the first death of a military personnel in combat anywhere in new zealand for over ten years.
  • Trongsa, bhutan's first such victim in 15 years, is believed to have been the cause of the death of a man found dead in a forest near trongsa.
  • Controlled explosion takes place on a device found beneath the vehicle of a soldier serving in bangor, county down, northern ireland.
  • Uncovering a vault with non-words, which were rejected by the oxford english dictionary, was possible.
  • The riaa and ifpi send cease-and-desist notices to sharers of radiohead's album 'in rainbows'.
  • Wyclef jean, a musician confirms that he will be standing for the presidency of haiti.
  • 2010 pakistan floods:
  • Nearly 1,000,000 people were estimated to have been made homeless by the ongoing severe flooding in pakistan.
  • Flood fears forced thousands of punjabis to flee their homes.
  • Rain can cause more damage.
  • The united nations world food programme warns of food shortages in parts of northwest pakistan.
  • The disasters emergency committee has launched an appeal for donations.
  • Russian wildfires in the summer 2010:
  • After wildfires destroyed a moscow naval base, dmitry medvedev, president of russia, interrupts his summer vacation to fire several military leaders.
  • Medvedev stated at a meeting the national security council: "by no means may you allow anarchy... you must ensure that the situation does not go beyond the control of local authorities.
  • Flooding in china has claimed more than 1,000 deaths.
  • Eurotunnel apologized profusely after train passengers who were brought to calais through the channel tunnel were locked in their carriages on arrival. they were then immediately returned to kent, england.
  • Three barns fell at the largest ohio egg farm in croton. at least one worker was killed.
  • Admiral thad allen is the us government's man responsible for the deepwater horizon oil disaster. he has granted permission to bp to put cement in its gulf of mexico oil well.
  • Fiji in vanuatu is the topic of discussion at the pacific islands forum
  • South africa arrests a journalist working for ''the sunday times'.
  • A knife-wielding man embarks on a deadly slashing rampage at a zibo kindergarten, shandong.
  • Canadian abdullah khadr was charged with terroristic acts by the united states. he has been held in canada since 2005. a canadian judge declined to extradite him.
  • According to reports, mohamed mostafaei is in turkey seeking asylum. he was an iranian lawyer who represented sakineh mohammadi ahtiani, a convicted adulterer.
  • Groups of women criticize malacca's decision to allow under-age marriage.
  • Trip to hamedan by president of iran mahmoud ahmedinejad
  • Ahmadinejad in hamedan announces that iran is open to talks about a possible swap of nuclear fuel.
  • Kenyans will vote on a possible new constitution.
  • Dokka umarov denies that he quit his position as the head of chechnya’s armed separatist group.
  • The netherlands has a new informateur to finalize the formation of a right-wing coalition cabinet.
  • U.s. rep. don young r. alaska claims that he was cleared by a corruption investigation by the united states department of justice.
  • For the opening ceremony for the 2010 gay games, 10,000 people will arrive in cologne.
  • Surrey defeated glamorgan by 39 runs using the duckworth-lewis technique to set a world record in 40-over cricket at the oval.
  • Alex rodriguez, new york yankees, becomes the seventh major league baseball player to hit 600 home runs.
  • The united nations security council agreed that israel and lebanon should show "utmost restraint” after the conflict.
  • Israeli troops remove the trees that were the source of the dispute.
  • 2010 pakistan floods: an estimated 1 million people were left homeless by the severe floods that swept through pakistan in 2010. flood fears have forced thousands of people to flee their homes in punjab. (aljazeera). rain falls and causes more damage. (bbc). the united nations world food programme warns parts of northwest pakistan that they are in danger of food shortages. (sky news). the disasters emergency committee has launched an appeal for donations.
  • (bbc) (aljazeera) (bbc). (aljazeera). medvedev stated at a meeting the national security council: "by no means may you allow anarchy you should not let the situation get out of control of local authorities."
  • Theresa riggi kills her children and attempts suicide.
  • Vaughn r. walker is the chief judge of united states district court, northern district of california. he rules that california proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriage in california, is unconstitutional.
  • South africa: a sunday times journalist is detained
  • Sabbar kashur is a married arab man who was convicted of "rape through deception" in israel. he had previously claimed that he was jewish and single. his sentence has been delayed while he appeals.
  • Iran's president mahmoud ahmadinejad visits hamedan. (xinhua). ahmadinejad denied rumors that he was assassinated in hamedan and claimed that a firecracker was lit to welcome him.
  • Ahmadinejad denied rumors that ahmadinejad was assassinated in hamedan. he claimed that a firecracker was lit to welcome him.
  • Fidel castro will address the cuban national assembly on saturday, the first time in 4 years. his speech is expected to discuss a possible nuclear conflict involving iran, israel, and the united states.
  • Silvio berlusconi, prime minister of italy, survives a vote of no confidence

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August 04, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.86
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $262.84
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.41
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $130.46

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 86.32 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0179 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0534 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.773 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.56 JPY
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August 04, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 04, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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23%

The moon phase on August 04, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 04:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Who was born on August 04, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 25 days old,

or 712 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4986 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2010?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2010.

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August 04, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2010:

  • Manuel Ayau
  • Héctor Herrera Álvarez
  • Michel David

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2010:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 04, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - California Gurls
  3. - Dynamite
  4. - Airplanes
  5. - Billionaire

August 04, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 04, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  2. - There Goes My Baby
  3. - Find Your Love
  4. - Ride
  5. - OMG

August 04, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 04, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  3. - Al Menos
  4. - No Puedo Volver
  5. - Yerbatero

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August 04, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 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

August 04, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:

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

Norman

Norman

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Bethenny Ever After

Bethenny Ever After

Release year: 2010

August 04, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

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This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

The Glass Rainbow by James Lee Burke

The Glass Rainbow

By:

James Lee Burke, New York Times bestseller and author of America's most popular mystery series, features Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux as a "superlative." (Publishers Weekly).

Live To Tell by Lisa Gardner

Live To Tell

By:

LISA GARDNER WINNER THE ITW AWARD FINAL NOVEL* Four family members are murdered in a Boston neighborhood on a hot summer night.

Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

Born To Run

By:

This epic adventure began with one question: "Why does my foot hurt?" The blissful Tarahumara Indians are isolated by Mexico's dangerous Copper Canyons. They have perfected their ability to run hundreds.

The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

The Disappearing Spoon

By:

Sam Kean, a New York Times bestseller, shares incredible stories about science, medicine, finance, mythology and history as told by The Periodic Table.

August 04, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

1378 (km)

1378 (km)

Genre: First-person shooter

Arcania: Gothic 4

Arcania: Gothic 4

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: JoWooD Entertainment Nordic Games GmbH

Cow Clicker

Cow Clicker

Genre: Simulation, RPG

DJMAX Technika 2

DJMAX Technika 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Pentavision

Archetype

Archetype

Platform: iOS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Villain, LLC

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2010?

On August 04, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2010?

On August 04, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2010?

On August 04, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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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