What happened on Sunday August 08, 2010?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2010:

• 2010 Pakistan Floods Unprecedented flooding in Pakistan caused widespread destruction, affecting approximately 14 million people. Torrential rains led to massive landslides, disrupted rescue operations, and caused significant agricultural damage, with rescue helicopters grounded in northwestern regions.
• Deadly Mudslide in Gansu, China A catastrophic mudslide struck Zhugqu County in Gansu Province, China, resulting in the tragic loss of over 1,400 lives. The disaster highlighted the devastating potential of geological events in mountainous regions.
• Elena Kagan Joins Supreme Court Elena Kagan was sworn in as the fourth woman in the history of the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone in judicial representation and gender diversity.
• Moscow Embassies Evacuate During Russian Wildfires Multiple countries evacuated embassy staff from Moscow due to unprecedented wildfires, marking Russia's hottest year on record and highlighting the severe environmental challenges faced by the nation.
• Mexico's Drug Policy Discussion Mexican President Felipe Calderón called for a national dialogue on potential drug legalization, signaling a potential shift in the country's approach to drug policy and addressing ongoing narcotics-related challenges.
• Apple Engineer Leaves Over iPhone 4 Antenna Issues Mark Papermaster, the engineer responsible for the iPhone, departed Apple Inc. amid significant controversy surrounding the iPhone 4's antenna design and performance problems.
• World Sauna Championships Cancelled After Fatal Incident Officials permanently discontinued the World Sauna Championships following the tragic death of Russian competitor Vladimir Ladyzhenskiy, emphasizing athlete safety concerns in extreme endurance competitions.

Events in 2010

August 08, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2010

August 08, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Genk : 0 - 4
• Germinal - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Bordeaux : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Sheffield United : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Feyenoord - Utrecht : 3 - 1
• Groningen - Ajax : 2 - 2
• NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar : 1 - 1
• Vitesse - Den Haag : 3 - 1

August 08, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2010 can also be written as 8/8/2010 in the US and as 8/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 2010:

• Patricia Neal

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August 08, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Katy Perry - California Gurls
3. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
4. B.o.B. - Airplanes
5. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

August 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Drake - Find Your Love
4. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride
5. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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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 08, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2010 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:36 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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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 2010

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Someone born on August 08, 2010 is:

14 years 9 months old,

or 177 months and 5 days old,

or 770 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2010?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2010.

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