Wednesday January 20, 2010: on this day

January 20, 2010 was the 20th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 20, 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 January 20, 2010, who was born and died on January 20, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. TiK ToK by Ke$ha), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Tiere Bis Unters Dach) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 2010?


January 20, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2010 can also be written as 1/20/2010 in the US and as 20/1/2010 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2010 in January 2010 calendar

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January 20, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 2010:

  • Republican scott brown wins massachusetts' vacant senate seat, decreasing the democrats' majority by 59 seats to 41.
  • After being beat by siberian police officers in tomsk (siberia), konstantin popov, a russian journalist, dies.
  • Eight malaysian police officers were arrested in connection to a firebomb attack against a church. the incident was a result of a dispute over the use "allah" in malaysian.
  • Geert wilders, a dutch politician, is on trial for allegedly inciting hatred against muslims.
  • After more than 200 victims of religious violence, the nigerian army takes back control of jos.
  • Christopher speight, an american suspect in the shooting deaths of eight people in appomattox (virginia), surrenders to police
  • Jpmorgan chase, an american investment bank, is in negotiations to purchase rbs sempra natural gas company for approximately us$4 billion.
  • Haiti is rocked by a 6.1 magnitude aftershock, one week after the haiti earthquake of 2010.
  • The burmese supreme court announced that it would return a verdict by the end of next month on aung san suu kyi's extended house arrest.
  • Le cong dinh, a vietnamese human rights lawyer, was convicted of subversion and sentenced for five years.
  • China has pulled the 2d version from cinemas.
  • After france and germany had advised their citizens to switch browsers, microsoft issued a patch for internet explorer 6.

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January 20, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $214.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.81
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $130.46

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 91.25 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0462 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0441 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8268 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 128.68 JPY

January 20, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Atalanta : 2 - 2
  • Genoa - Bari : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Salamanca - Castellon : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Valenciennes : 0 - 2
  • Grenoble - Bordeaux : 1 - 3
  • Lens - Montpellier : 0 - 1
  • Lorient - Lyon : 1 - 3
  • Marseille - Le Mans : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Oldham - Tranmere : 0 - 0
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January 20, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 20, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 2009 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 2010.

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Who was born on January 20, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 9 days old,

or 740 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5182 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 2010?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 2010.

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January 20, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 2010:

  • Abrham Sutzkever

    Renowned Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor.

  • Ricardo Trigilli
  • Giuseppe Consoli Guardo
  • Mariano Constante
  • Kalthoum Sarraï

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 2010:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 2010:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 20, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2010 was TiK ToK by Ke$ha, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - TiK ToK youtube
  2. - Bad Romance
  3. - Empire State Of Mind
  4. - Replay
  5. - Fireflies youtube

January 20, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2010 was It Kills Me by Melanie Fiona, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It Kills Me
  2. - I Invented Sex
  3. - Say Aah
  4. - BedRock
  5. - How Low

January 20, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 2010 was Dile Al Amor by Aventura, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dile Al Amor
  2. - Se Me Va La Voz
  3. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  4. - Hay Ojitos
  5. - La Calabaza

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January 20, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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

Blue Valentine

Blue Valentine

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Derek Cianfrance

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman, Faith Wladyka

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

January 20, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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:

Tiere bis unters Dach

Tiere bis unters Dach

Release year: 2010

Magellan

Magellan

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Rob York

Men of a Certain Age

Men of a Certain Age

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Parthiban Shanmugam

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Gavin Millar

World War II in Color

World War II in Color

Release year: 2009

Starring: Robert Powell, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

January 20, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande

The Checklist Manifesto

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Gawande tells riveting stories about how he took us from Austria where an emergency checklist saved the life of a drowning victim after he had spent over an hour submerged, to Michigan where a cleanliness checklist was used in intensive …

I, Sniper by Stephen Hunter

I, Sniper

By:

Stephen Hunter's explosive New York Times Bestseller that puts ex-Marine sniper Bob Lee Swagger in the middle of an FBI investigation. It also features some of the most memorable gunfights of all time

Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom

Have a Little Faith

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A new chapter is now available for the paperback edition. "A masterpiece." Publishers Weekly. "A masterpiece." "Will you perform my eulogy?" I thought it was a favor, as is often the case in faith.

Superfreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

Superfreakonomics

By:

For two years, Freakonomics remained on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Stephen J. and Steven D. Levitt are now the authors.

The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson

The Girl Who Played With Fire

By:

This second installment of the Millennium series is an enthralling thriller about espionage, a riveting procedural for police, and a piercing expose about social injustice. It's a brilliant, satisfying novel.

January 20, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011

Platform: Nintendo DS PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Hunting, Action, Simulation

Publisher: Activision

ARGO Online

ARGO Online

Genre: Hybrid MMORPG

Publisher: mGame Corporation (Asia) Games-Masters.com (Europe)

Brunswick Zone Cosmic Bowling

Brunswick Zone Cosmic Bowling

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports (Bowling)

Publisher: Game Mill Entertainment

Crafting Mama

Crafting Mama

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

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

Diner Dash 5: BOOM!

Diner Dash 5: BOOM!

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: PlayFirst, KatGames Big Splash Games LLC

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Who was the US President on January 20, 2010?

On January 20, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 2010?

On January 20, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 2010?

On January 20, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of January. 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 January 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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 January 2010?

January 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2010 calendar looked like.

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