Wednesday August 18, 2010: on this day

August 18, 2010 was the 230th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 2010, who was born and died on August 18, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 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. Offspring) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 2010?


August 18, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2010 can also be written as 8/18/2010 in the US and as 18/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 18, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 2010:

  • After his kidnapping on sunday night, the corpse of edelmiro cavazos, mayor of santiago, nuevo leon in mexico, was found blindfolded and handcuffed.
  • Joint exercises in which 18 countries (including the united states) deploy naval troops are called "an attempt to defend panama canal from terrorists."
  • Wikileaks' julian assange claims that the united states approached wikileaks to request the release of 15,000 more documents relating to afghanistan war. the military wants these documents to remain secret, but the united states denies it.
  • As the last combat brigade leaves for kuwait, the united states ceases combat operations in iraq.
  • Three indian peacekeepers who were serving in the united nations peacekeeping operation in the democratic republic of the congo were killed in an ambush by rebels.
  • President barack obama orders the united states to deploy troops at its mexican border.
  • Barack obama has granted permission to the american ballet theatre to perform in cuba for the first time in 50-years. their government still prohibits american tourists from traveling to cuba.
  • Rupert murdoch gives $1 million to the u.s. republican party ahead a crucial election in november. this is more than double the party's funding with one of the largest handouts from a media organisation. critics claim that fox news is biased.
  • South africa's state workers are on strike for a raise in their pay.
  • Iceland reduces its interest rate by 7%
  • Foxconn organizes employee rallies to combat the recent spike in suicides among its employees.
  • 2010 pakistan floods:
  • According to the united nations, flood relief for pakistan is not coming quickly enough.
  • The european union has pledged an additional $39 million, while the islamic development bank has pledged $11.2 million.
  • The pilot of a north korean fighter aircraft crashes in china close to the border killing him and possibly another pilot who is trying to escape. local residents have posted photos of a soviet-designed plane that was used in the korean war. this is believed to be a defection attempt.
  • New landslides have left at least 67 people missing in yunnan in southwest china. at least two deaths have been confirmed. (china daily) (reuters) (bbc),
  • Scientists believe that a strange double earthquake earthquake is responsible for the tsunami that killed 192 people in south pacific last september. it has been described as "unlike anything else seismologists had seen before"
  • 39 people were killed when a bus fell into a 100-meter ravine in benguet, philippines.
  • After a south korean fishing vessel sinks, it is reported that 3 people have been killed and 3 more are missing. the incident occurred 400 miles away from dunedin on south island new zealand.
  • Protesting against alleged abuses by border officers, moroccan activists blocked a spanish enclave. they agreed to cease their actions during ramadan
  • Mauritania extradites a man from mali convicted of kidnapping three spanish aid workers. he was held by al-qaeda organization in islamic maghreb.
  • Russia, tajikistan, pakistan and afghanistan agree to intensify the fight against terrorism in a summit held in sochi, russian black sea resort.
  • The united states supports a proposed international commission to investigate alleged war crimes committed by the military junta in burma.
  • A court in israel has sentenced a man to prison for breaking into the turkish embassy in tel aviv, and asking for asylum. his lawyer claims that the man was once an israeli informant whose life is currently in danger.
  • Venezuela's government has begun a trial ban on the publication of any ampquotviolent or bloody photos in newspapers. this is due to controversy over images of bullet-infested corpses appearing on the front pages of newspapers.
  • Nathan mutei is a kenyan citizen who was convicted of trying to sell an albino male. he is currently being held in tanzania for 17 years.
  • Mobile phone footage allegedly showing police torture of a naked suspect in theft charges shocked the philippines.
  • After revealing that he had diamonds naomi campbell gave him, jeremy ractliffe resigned from the nelson mandela children's fund board.
  • Two israeli groups create a course on ampquotzionist editingampquot for the online encyclopedia wikipedia.
  • Brazil's presidential and general elections are scheduled for 3 october. candidates begin daily broadcasts in brazil.
  • David paterson, the governor of the u.s. state of new york, will discuss the relocation of the park51 islamic community center and mosque near the world trade center site in new york city.
  • Elections in haiti
  • The final decision regarding haiti's presidential candidates has been delayed to friday because of eligibility issues. it was initially expected that it would happen yesterday.
  • Wyclef jean, a potential candidate, hides after being threatened with death by an anonymous source.
  • After being convicted for disorderly conduct, erykah badu, a soul singer, was fined and punished in dallas, texas.
  • General motors, a united states automaker, files for an initial public offer.
  • Mazda, a japanese carmaker, recalls 215k vehicles in the united states and 11,000 in china because of power steering problems.
  • 2010 pakistan floods: saudi arabia surpasses the united states to become the largest donor to the country in crisis. (the guardian) the united nations claims that pakistan flood relief assistance is not being provided quickly enough. (aljazeera). (the new york times). the european union has pledged an additional $39 million, while the islamic development bank has pledged $11.2 million.
  • Saudi arabia surpasses the united states in the role of the principal donor to the country that is most affected.
  • Scientists refute the claims of the united states that all oil has been removed from the gulf of mexico.
  • At least 17 schoolchildren were killed when a school building collapsed in uttarakhand's village sumgarh.
  • Colombian courts declare controversial deals that allow the united states to use their military bases freely unconstitutional and say they will need to be redrafted. other latin american countries are concerned about the united states' excessive influence in the region.
  • A peruvian court has revoked lori berenson's parole. lori berenson was a u.s citizen who was convicted in 1990s for collaborating with tupac amaru revolutionary movement.
  • Venezuela's government has begun a trial ban on the publication of "violent," bloody, or grotesque photographs in newspapers. this is due to controversy over photos of bullet-infested corpses that appeared on the front pages of newspapers.
  • Elections in haiti: haiti's final decision regarding its presidential candidates has been delayed to friday because of eligibility issues. it was initially expected that it would happen yesterday. (bbc), (news24), (aljazeera). wyclef jean, a potential candidate for the presidency, hides after being threatened with death by an unknown source.

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August 18, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.67
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $252.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.87

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 85.38 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0287 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0422 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.7921 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.73 JPY
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August 18, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

74%

The moon phase on August 18, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 01:11 am.

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 18, 2010

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Who was born on August 18, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 11 days old,

or 710 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4972 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2010?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2010.

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August 18, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 2010:

  • Scott Davis

    American announcer for track and field (born1943).

  • Benjamin Kaplan

    American scholar and jurist (b. 1911).

  • Hal Connolly

    American hammer thrower and coach (b. 1931).

  • Rina Franchetti
  • Carlo Ugo di Borbone-Parma
  • Rodolfo Salas
  • Carlos Hugo de Borbón Parma
  • Edelmiro Cavazos Leal
  • Francisco Firpo
  • Efraim Sevela

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th

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August 18, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 2010:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - Dynamite
  3. - Mine
  4. - California Gurls
  5. - I Like It

August 18, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 18, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 18, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Yerbatero
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 18, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 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 18, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

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

August 18, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Search by Nora Roberts

The Search

By:

This riveting #1 New York Times Bestseller from Nora Roberts features a canine Search and Rescue volunteer who fights danger and finds love among the Pacific Northwest wilderness.

Burn by Nevada Barr

Burn

By:

After a difficult past few months, Anna Pigeon has taken a leave of absence from her job. This seems the ideal time to visit her former colleague Geneva.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

By:

After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern is "like Socrates but angrier and has worse hair,"

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

By:

Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

August 18, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Platform: Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Interactive movie

Dance on Broadway

Dance on Broadway

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 3

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft

Apache: Air Assault

Apache: Air Assault

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action game Simulation

Publisher: Activision

Dead Rising 2

Dead Rising 2

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Crafting Mama

Crafting Mama

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

Publisher: JP Square Enix; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

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Who was the US President on August 18, 2010?

On August 18, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2010?

On August 18, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 2010?

On August 18, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

Find out more about August 18th

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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.

Discover how August 2010 calendar looked like.

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