Wednesday June 23, 2010: on this day

June 23, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2010 can also be written as 6/23/2010 in the US and as 23/6/2010 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2010 in June 2010 calendar

Here's what happened on June 23, 2010:

• General stanley mcchrystal, the us commander of forces for afghanistan, is forced to resign. he was replaced by general david petraeus.
• Anthrax in uganda kills 30 hippopotamuses
• Nine iraqis are killed by bombings, including two leaders from sunni militants supported by the u.s. government.
• 25th anniversary of air india flight 182
• A memorial service will be held in cork for relatives of victims of air india flight 182's crash.
• Canada's stephen harper apologizes for the country's treatment towards the dead.
• Summit on the southeast european cooperation process
• In the opening session, slovenia was approved to join the organization.
• General stanley a. mcchrystal magazine remarks controversy:
• Israeli-palestinian conflict:
• In protest of israel's attack on the gaza-bound flotilla, dockworkers launched a week-long boycott at all swedish ports of cargo to and fro israel. this was in response to nine deaths.
• An israeli lawyer announces legal action against several israeli politicians including gabi ashkenazi, defense minister, and gabi barak, the leader of the army.
• In kenya, prisoners can vote in a referendum about a new constitution. this is a landmark court decision.
• 27 people were questioned over a bomb attack that killed five people in istanbul.
• One person is killed in a crane crash at chennai international airport in chennai, india.
• In agadir (morocco), the international whaling commission failed to reach an agreement on curbing whaling by japan norway, iceland, and norway.
• The palace of monaco announces that albert ii, prince of monaco has been engaged to south african swimmer charlene wittstock.
• Tony hayward, chief executive of bp, hands responsibility for cleanup of the gulf of mexico oil spillage to bob dudley, senior executive ampquoteffectively immediately.
• 2 american servicemen are killed in bomb attacks in southern afghanistan.
• Two australians were injured when they shot each other in the legs and buttocks.
• A magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes 56 km north-east of ottawa. the epicenter sustained minor damage, and it was felt in sudbury and windsor, ann arbor and detroit.
• After becoming the first european winner of the u.s. open since 1970, golfer graeme mcdowell is back home for celebrations
• The isner-mahut match at wimbledon championships 2010 becomes the longest in association of tennis professionals' history and is adjourned following 9 hours.
• Yesterday's train accident in the republic of the congo has resulted in 76 deaths.
• For the first time in three-years, an indian colonel is killed in kashmir.
• 25th anniversary of air india flight 182 :: family members of victims of air india flight 182 are joined by diplomats and politicians from canada and india to commemorate the 25th anniversary at a memorial service. (rte) (bbc), (afp) stephen harper, canada, apologises about his country's treatment for the dead.
• At the summit, 12 other european countries issued a joint statement expressing their regret for the "incident in international waters" that occurred during the gaza flotilla attack. they also called for an "impartial, independent and internationally credible investigation into this matter."
• General stanley a. mcchrystal is america's top military commander for afghanistan. he submitted his resignation following being summoned by barack obama, who was angry at his criticisms of senior american diplomats and politicians in rolling stone magazine profiles. the afghan president hamid karzai supports mcchrystal. however, the taliban claim that the incident is "another indication of the beginning of the political defeat” for america's afghan policies.
• Obama relieves mcchrystal from command in afghanistan and names general petraeus his replacement.
• After being informed of the secrecy surrounding a "mister x's" imprisonment in a maximum security prison in ayalon, the association for civil rights wrote to israel's attorneygeneral.
• Mahmoud abubas meets king abdullah ii to discuss israel's blocking of gaza strip.
• The united states department of state expressed concern over an israeli plan to demolish 22 palestinian homes in occupied east jerusalem for a tourist park.
• On the 21st june, strikes in china shut down toyota and honda factories. shirong chen, bbc china editor, says that while the government has allowed strikes at foreign-owned plants (which are required to respect workers' rights), it maintains tight control over chinese-owned factories in fear of social unrest.
• Toronto man charged with possessing explosives in plot to bomb g-20 toronto summit in canada.
• Within hours of the earthquake in central canada, severe thunderstorms struck central ontario, canada. this has resulted in at least 2 tornadoes, one f-2 tornado touching down in midland, ontario. the worst damage was at smith's camp at the south end, where many mobile homes were destroyed.

June 23, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.71
• Apple AAPL: opens at $274.58
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.76
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.25

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2010:

• 1 USD = 89.94 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0387 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.1051 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.8124 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.68 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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June 23, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 03:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 27, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jun 26, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 2010

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Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

• Hamza Abbasi

  Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

• Frances McDormand

  Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

• June Carter Cash

  American singer and musician (born 1929).

• Melissa Rauch

  Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

• Joel Edgerton

  Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

• Joss Whedon

  American director, producer, and screenwriter.

• Bob Fosse

  American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

• Bryan Brown

  Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

• Louis Seigner

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

• Irene Worth

  American actress (d. 2002).

See more famous people and celebrities born on June 23rd

You are 13 years 9 months old,

or 165 months and 24 days old,

or 720 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5046 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 2010?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 23, 2010.

Famous people died on June 23, 2010:

• John Burton

  Australian public servant and diplomat, australian high commissioner to ceylon (d. 2010).

• Magda Frank
• Frank Giering
• Jörg Berger
• Mohamed Mzali
• Pete Quaife
• Pavel Grigor'evič Ljubimov

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

• Peter Falk

  Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

• Zarah Leander

  Swedish actress and singer leander.

• Maureen O'Sullivan

  Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

• Dick Van Patten

  American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

• Buster Merryfield

  British actor (born 1920).

• Mary Boland

  Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

• Fay Holden

  Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

• Jonas Salk

  American scientist, immunologist and biologist.

• Johathon Salk

  Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

• Richard Matheson

  Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

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Holidays on June 23, 2010:

• J??i (L?go) - Latvia
• The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
• National holiday - Luxembourg
• Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
• Victory Day - Estonia
• Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 2010:

• International Widows' Day
• United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 2010:

• Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania

June 23, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2010 was California Gurls by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 23, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Katy Perry - California Gurls
2. Usher - OMG
3. B.o.B. - Airplanes
4. Travie McCoy - Billionaire
5. Ke$ha - Your Love Is My Drug

June 23, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 23, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG
4. Drake - Find Your Love
5. Young Jeezy Featuring Plies - Lose My Mind

June 23, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 23, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

June 23, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 23, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
3. Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Bachata En Fukuoka
4. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
5. Chuy Lizarraga y Su Banda Tierra Sinaloense - La Peinada