What happened on Saturday October 02, 2010?

Here's what happened on October 02, 2010:

• Palestinian President Halts Peace Negotiations Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the cessation of peace negotiations with Israel unless a new settlement freeze was implemented in the West Bank. This decision threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region, though Abbas maintained communication with the United States.
• Mass Protests in France Against Pension Reform Millions of French citizens protested against President Nicolas Sarkozy's proposed pension reforms, which would raise the retirement age from 60 to 62 years. These widespread demonstrations reflected significant social and economic tensions in France.
• Iran Arrests Suspected Spies Iranian authorities arrested several individuals suspected of espionage for foreign intelligence services, specifically related to Iran's nuclear facilities. This event underscored the ongoing international tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
• Death of Kwa Geok Choo Kwa Geok Choo, the wife of Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and mother of current Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, passed away at her home. Her death was a significant moment in Singaporean political history, marking the end of an era for a prominent political family.
• Rick Sanchez Fired from CNN Rick Sanchez, a Cuban-born CNN anchorman, was terminated after making controversial comments about comedian Jon Stewart and implying that Jewish people were not an oppressed minority in America. His remarks sparked significant media and public discourse about media representation and sensitivity.
• British Soldier Killed in Afghanistan A British soldier was killed by an explosion while on patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, further highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by international military personnel in the region.
• Train Collision in Central Java, Indonesia A devastating train accident occurred in Petarukan, Central Java, Indonesia, where a train crashed into another parked at a railway station, resulting in at least 36 fatalities and dozens of injuries. The collision highlighted significant railway safety concerns in the region.
• Farm Aid 23 Concert Farm Aid 23 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring prominent musicians including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and others. The concert continued the organization's long-standing mission of supporting American farmers.

Events in 2010

October 02, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 2010

October 02, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Parma - Milan : 0 - 1
• Udinese - Cesena : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Eupen : 3 - 1
• Lierse - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 1
• Lokeren - Germinal : 1 - 0
• St Truiden - Westerlo : 1 - 2
• Waregem - Charleroi : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - FC Koln : 3 - 2
• Hamburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 1
• Mainz - Hoffenheim : 4 - 2
• M'gladbach - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
• Nurnberg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Greuther Furth : 0 - 2
• Osnabruck - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 3

October 02, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 275th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2010 can also be written as 10/2/2010 in the US and as 2/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 2010:

• Kwa Geok Choo

  Singaporean lawyer and scholar (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are
2. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
3. Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
4. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
5. Usher - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

October 02, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces
2. Monica - Love All Over Me
3. Trey Songz Featuring Nicki Minaj - Bottoms Up
4. Usher - There Goes My Baby
5. Drake Featuring T.I. & Swizz Beatz - Fancy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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October 02, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 2010 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:32 am and setting at 03:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 2010

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Someone born on October 02, 2010 is:

14 years 7 months old,

or 175 months and 7 days old,

or 761 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2010?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 02, 2010.

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