Wednesday April 21, 2010: on this day

April 21, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 111th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 2010 can also be written as 4/21/2010 in the US and as 21/4/2010 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 2010 in April 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on April 21, 2010:

• In renewed tribal clashes in sudan’s south darfur state, 52 civilians were killed and 55 more were injured.
• A rovos rail luxury tourist train derails close to pretoria in south africa. it killed at least two people, a pregnant woman with her baby and 25 others.
• Poland announces date for its presidential election on june 20, mdash in order to elect lech kaczynski, a plane crash victim.
• Pope benedict xvi made it clear that the roman catholic church would take action against priests who abuse children sexually.
• While obama is speaking, getequal activists shout at him. they are angry about the slow progress in repealing the ban against open homosexuality within the country's armed services.
• Seven bodies were exhumed by the nigerian military from shallow graves near jos as part of an apparent revenge killings.
• Bosnian police used tear gas and water to attack war veterans in sarajevo as part of a demonstration against state benefit cuts.
• According to the asadho human right group, the democratic republic of the congo's military killed at least 11 civilians at mbandaka's airport this month.
• 500 greenpeace environmentalists protested against the awarding a tender for controversial belo monte hydroelectric plant by dumping tonnes at the offices of the national electric energy agency (agencia nacional de energia eltrica, aneel), brasilia.
• In connection to the maguindanao massacre last year, more than a dozen suspects have been indicted in philippines.
• South korea claims to have discovered a north korean plot for assassinating hwang jangyop, the highest ranking defector from the north to south.
• Victoire ingabire umuhoza, rwanda's opposition leader, is being held on charges of genocide denial and collaboration with terrorist organisations.
• Dmitry medvedev and viktor yanukovych agree to extend the lease agreement between kiev and moscow, which allows russia's black sea fleet stationed in ukraine in exchange for cheaper gas up to 2042.
• 2010 yushu earthquake: china has a day of national mourning in honor of the victims. all public entertainment was cancelled and all chinese flags were flown at half-staff around the globe.
• Nicolas sarkozy, a cabinet member, slams the niqab. he said it ampquothurts women's dignity and is not accepted in french societyampquot. his government then moves to ban the garment.
• The u.s. obama administration charges that sudan's recent election was plagued by ampquotserious irregularitiesampquot and says the united states is committed to ensuring that a 2011 sudanese referendum on southern independence would be conducted fairly.
• According to the algerian defense ministry, algeria, mali and mauritania launch a joint command center in tamanrasset for counter-al-qaeda.
• Officials from the british government announced that british airports would reopen and passengers will be able to fly again. however, officials warn that flight schedules may take some time to resume normal following the six-day shutdown due to volcanic ash from the eruptions of eyjafjallajokull volcano in 2010.
• Paramhamsa nityananda is being held by police in himachal pradesh. he was a hindu holyman who was accused of obscenity for his sexual relations with two women.
• Syria is the first arab country to ban smoking in public places.
• Anti-smoking groups in indonesia, the united states and kelly clarkson are critical of kelly clarkson's promotion of cigarettes at a concert in jakarta.
• Five men are now cleared of conspiracy to extort ps4.25 millions for the safe return of "madonna of the yarnwinder", an oil painting by leonardo da vinci.
• Juan antonio samaranch, 7th president of international olympic committee (1980-2001), has died at the age of just 89.
• Cirque du soleil announced that it will host a live concert featuring works by michael jackson.
• House arrest is being made for 12 months on the man who attacked oasis guitarist noel gallagher at the 2008 virgin festival, toronto.
• The controversial kharkiv pact (russian ukrainian naval base for gas treaty) is signed in kharkiv, ukraine, by ukrainian president viktor yanukovych and russian president dmitry medvedev; it was unilaterally terminated by russia on march 31, 2014.

April 21, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 21, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $258.81
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.33
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.87

Exchange Rates on April 21, 2010:

• 1 USD = 93.17 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9989 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0702 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8285 CNY
• 1 EUR = 124.7 JPY

April 21, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Airdrie Utd : 1 - 4
• Raith Rvs - Dundee : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hull - Aston Villa : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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April 21, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 02:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 30, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Apr 28, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

• Elizabeth II

  Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

• Tony Danza

  Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

• James McAvoy

  Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

• Iggy Pop

  American musician, a punk rocker.

• Christian Coma

  Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

• Rollo May

  American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

• Charles Grodin

  American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

• Alana Ladd

  American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

• Claire Denis

  Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

• John Mortimer

  British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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You are 14 years and 4 days old,

or 168 months and 4 days old,

or 731 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5118 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 2010?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 21, 2010.

Famous people died on April 21, 2010:

• Juan Antonio Samaranch

  Spanish chairman of international olympic committee (d.2010).

• Gustav Lorentzen

  Norwegian professor and norwegian thermodynamicist at the norwegian institute of technology and norwegian university of science and...

• Kanagaratnam Sriskandan

  Sri lankan-english engineer and civil servant (b. 1930).

• Renato Bastianelli
• Sammy Baird
• Dino Riva
• Jean Le Bitoux

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

• Nina Simone

  American jazz singer.

• Ursula Jeans

  Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

• Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

  American actor and musician (born in 1904).

• James Melton

  American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

• Mark Twain

  Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

• Lymon Twain

  Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

• Oaks Twain

  Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

• Mackinsey Twain

  Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

• Rmoni Simone

  Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

• Samuel Clemens

  Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...

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Holidays on April 21, 2010:

• Rome - city birthday.
• Texas-San Jacinto Day
• Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
• Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
• Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
• Tiradentes - Brazil.
• Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 2010:

• World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 2010:

• Saint Wolbodo
• Saint Konrad von Parzham
• Saint Anastasius I
• Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury

April 21, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 2010 was Rude Boy by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 21, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Rihanna - Rude Boy
2. B.o.B. - Nothin' On You
3. Train - Hey, Soul Sister
4. Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart
5. Jason DeRulo - In My Head

April 21, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 2010 was Everything To Me by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 21, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Monica - Everything To Me
2. Usher Featuring Plies - Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)
3. Rihanna - Rude Boy
4. Ludacris Featuring Nicki Minaj - My Chick Bad
5. Trey Songz - Neighbors Know My Name

April 21, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 2010 was Ando Bien Pedo by Banda Los Recoditos, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

April 21, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 19th and April 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Banda Los Recoditos - Ando Bien Pedo
2. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Al Menos
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
4. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
5. Aventura - Dile Al Amor