Wednesday December 22, 2010: on this day

December 22, 2010 was the 356th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 22, 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 December 22, 2010, who was born and died on December 22, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Firework by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Glory Daze) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 2010?


December 22, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 356th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 2010 can also be written as 12/22/2010 in the US and as 22/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

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December 22, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 2010:

  • President barack obama signed the don't ask don't tell policy, a 17-year-old policy that prohibited homosexuals from serving openly in america's military, into law.
  • South korea announces that it will hold its largest ever live fire drill close to the north korean border.
  • According to a senior officer in the israeli army, another gaza war is not an option but a question of ifampquot should hamas maintain control over the gaza strip.
  • The world bank stops financing cote d'ivoire.
  • The united states provides more than $4 billion in assistance to residents and rescuers who were affected by the new york city september 11th attacks 2001.
  • The united states house of representatives refuses to consider a resolution calling the mass killings of armenians in the early part of the last century genocide. this decision allows the administration to avoid a diplomatic conflict with turkey.
  • United states diplomatic cables leak:
  • New cables reveal that the british government participated in training the bangladeshi rapid action battalion. this paramilitary force has been widely criticised for its human rights violations including torture and more than 1,000 extra-judicial executions since 2004.
  • Hillary clinton, u.s. secretary, has been documented as ordering all u.s. ambassadors to press their respective countries' media into supporting the u.s. aid program for haiti. this was just days after the 2010 haiti earthquake.
  • The documents reveal the pressure used by the u.s. to prevent italy from indicting the cia members who kidnapped abu omar at milan and then flew him to egypt for torture. documents show silvio berlusconi, the italian pm, to have been on american side. he was recorded expressing anger at his country's judiciary system.
  • Mcdonald's tried to force the u.s. government into stalling the dominican republic-central america free trade agreement. el salvador was then appointed as ampquotneutral judgesampquot. this lawsuit, which cost $24 million against mcdonalds in 2006, is still ongoing.
  • U.s. diplomats put pressure on bangladesh for the reopening of a large open-cast mine in phulbari. the mine was shut down after violent protests about foreign ownership of bangladeshi resources.
  • New cables reveal that new zealand threatened frank bainimarama, fiji's military chief, and his wife.
  • After britain's expulsion of one of its diplomats, the russian government is ampquotforced into taking the appropriate corresponding measures.
  • Three tibetan buddhist monks have been unaccounted after they were sentenced by chinese authorities to lengthy prison terms earlier this year. they participated in peaceful protest marches by drepung monastery monks in 2008.
  • Wikileaks:
  • Interview with el pais: julian assange talks about his time in wandsworth prison.
  • Wikileaks taskforce or wtf is launched by the central intelligence agency (cia). this taskforce will examine the effects of the cables being released.
  • According to human rights groups, 7 of the 9 presidential candidates charged with organizing mass disturbances could receive 15-year sentences in belarus.
  • The chair of the metropolitan police authority's civil liberties panel describes as ampquotappallingampquot and ampquotghastlyampquot a kettling video and encourages students subjected to this procedure to make official complaints against the british police.
  • Jorge rafael videla is the ex-de facto president of argentina and was convicted of crimes against humanity. he is now sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • Milo dukanovic, montenegrin prime minister, has resigned, citing the need for new leadership and his intention to return to business.
  • Two eight-year olds published a major peer-reviewed paper in biology letters journal, royal society. it examined the spatial memory of bumblebees.
  • Pope benedict xvi announces a bbc radio 4 christmas eve message. this is the first such message for any of the countries he visited last years.
  • As part of peaceful demonstrations across italy, thousands of students marched through rome in support of education funding.
  • Un development programme's report concluded that aceh's recovery after the 2004 indian ocean tsunami and earthquake was "beyond what was possible six years ago," but that there is more to be done regarding poverty and natural disasters.
  • At least three people are killed by california's ongoing flooding.
  • The united states senate votes in favor of the new start treaty with russia. this treaty reduces the number of strategic nuclear missile launchers each country has.
  • The united nations votes to reinstate a reference about sexual orientation in a resolution that bans the unjustified killings of minorities.
  • The united nations office in geneva for torture issues investigates an abuse complaint against bradley manning, a united states army private. manning is suspected by the united states of passing classified documents on to wikileaks.
  • Mauritius files a lawsuit against the united kingdom for preventing the return of 2,000 people who were forced from the chagos islands by a lease granted in 1960 to an american air base.
  • The european commission rejected attempts by several countries of the soviet bloc to have the european union legislate against the denial or condoning of totalitarian crimes.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, signs the don't ask and don't tell repeal act 2010 into law. this will end discrimination against openly gay personnel in the military. this policy saw the firing of more than 13,000 americans.
  • The daily telegraph newspaper secretly records the fears of british liberal democrat ministers regarding policies relating to welfare fees and tuition fees.
  • British millionaire tory mp zac silversmith should not be reported to police for his election spending allegations. however, the electoral commission has other concerns.
  • The repeal of the don't ask, don't tell policy, the 17-year-old policy banning homosexuals serving openly in the united states military, is signed into law by president barack obama.

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December 22, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 22, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $324.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.01
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.83
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.66

Exchange Rates on December 22, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 83.56 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0128 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.952 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.646 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.44 JPY

December 22, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Arles - Nice : 0 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Lens : 2 - 2
  • Brest - Marseille : 0 - 0
  • Caen - Rennes : 1 - 0
  • Lille - St Etienne : 1 - 1
zodiac

December 22, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
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December 22, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

93%

The moon phase on December 22, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 December 22, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 08:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 2010

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Who was born on December 22, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 22nd

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December 22, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 7 days old,

or 692 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4846 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 2010?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 2010.

RIP

December 22, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 2010:

  • Slade Morrison

    American author known for her works in fiction and children's literature.

  • Efrem Sevela

    Noted writer known for his satirical and humorous works.

  • Fred Foy

    American television and radio announcer (born in 1921).

  • Gianna Galli
  • Vincenzo Mazzei
  • Michail Tumanišvili
  • Filomena Delli Castelli

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

holidays

December 22, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 2010:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 22, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Firework youtube
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - Raise Your Glass
  5. - We R Who We R youtube

December 22, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 22, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Aston Martin Music
  3. - No Hands
  4. - Right Thru Me
  5. - What's My Name?

December 22, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 22, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Bon, Bon
  4. - Ni Lo Intentes
  5. - Nina De Mi Corazon

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December 22, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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

December 22, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

December 22, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

An Object Of Beauty by Steve Martin

An Object Of Beauty

By:

Lacey Yeager, a young, charismatic, and ambitious woman, is poised to take NYC's art world by storm. You are a Sotheby's employee and eager to climb the career and social ladders.

Fall of Giants by Ken Follett

Fall of Giants

By:

As five interconnected families navigate the dramatic dramas of the First World War and the Russian Revolution as well as the struggle for women's rights, Ken Follett's new historical epic opens, Ken Follett is at the center. A

Hell'S Corner by David Baldacci

Hell'S Corner

By:

Oliver Stone and The Camel Club are back in David Baldacci's #1 Bestseller. A devastating attack on the heart power.

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 by Mark Twain

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1

By:

"I've struck the jackpot!" In a 1904 letter, Mark Twain wrote to a friend. "And I will give that away--to me. You won't know how much pleasure you've lost until then.

Pinheads And Patriots by Bill O'Reilly

Pinheads And Patriots

By:

Bill O'Reilly, television host, sharp political pundit and #1 bestselling author, focuses on where we stand in the Age of Obama: Pinheads and Patriots.

December 22, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Who: Return to Earth

Doctor Who: Return to Earth

Platform: Wii

Publisher: BBC Multimedia

Doctor Who: The Adventure Games

Doctor Who: The Adventure Games

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: BBC Wales Interactive

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4

Platform: iOS; OS X; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo DS; Wii; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Crystal Monsters

Crystal Monsters

Platform: Nintendo DSiWare, mobile phones (Japan only)

Genre: Role-playing video game

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue

Platform: Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 22, 2010?

On December 22, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 2010?

On December 22, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 2010?

On December 22, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

history

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 December 2010?

December 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2010 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 22, 2010