Wednesday December 08, 2010: on this day

December 08, 2010 was the 342nd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 2010, who was born and died on December 08, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Raise Your Glass by P!nk), 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 8th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2010?


December 08, 2010 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2010 can also be written as 12/8/2010 in the US and as 8/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

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December 08, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2010:

  • Spacex dragon's second launch marks the beginning of a private company that can successfully launch, orbit, and retrieve a spacecraft.
  • Conflicts between clans in northern somalia result in the deaths of around 35 people, and injuries to 40 more.
  • As south korean and american military officials meet, north korea appears to launch artillery drills.
  • A bomb that struck a bus terminal at kohat's main bazaar in pakistan kills at least 18 people.
  • John lennon's 30th anniversary is marked.
  • A retired french electrician revealed that he owned hundreds of picassos and now has another treasure trove.
  • Heavy rain has caused the panama canal to be closed to traffic. this is the first time that it has been closed since 1989, when the united states invaded.
  • From the colombian massive landslide, 30 bodies have been recovered.
  • A fire in santiago prison, chile causes the deaths of 83 inmates.
  • 26 people were confirmed to have died in a gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine located in henan province, central china.
  • Two trains collide in eastern bangladesh, killing at least 10 people.
  • Extreme weather cancels 20% of paris-charles de gaulle airport flights.
  • Snow has forced the eiffel tower to close.
  • United states diplomatic cables leak:
  • According to cables, the british government was concerned that libya could reduce diplomatic relations if abdelbaset al-megrahi died in scotland.
  • New cables show that america lobbyed russia to try and ensure visa/mastercard were not adversely affected by new legislation. after being subject to intense pressure from the u.s. government, both companies have recently stopped all payments to wikileaks.
  • Gillard is asked to sign an open letter asking her to support assange. signatories include noam chomsky (american scholar), bob brown (australian greens senator), lance collins (army whistleblower), and lance collins (army whistleblower).
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict:
  • Mahmoud abbas, the palestinian leader, says that middle east peace negotiations are in crisis because israel refuses to stop building settlements.
  • Israel's security cabinet has approved a two-phase plan that will allow gaza strip exports, despite the fact that construction materials remain prohibited. this follows increasing international demand.
  • Ellen johnson sirleaf, liberian president, warns ex-rebel fighters against getting involved in the cote d'ivoire crisis.
  • Following the murder of a football fan, around 1,000 protestors blocked a major road in moscow, russia.
  • The international criminal court will begin an investigation into north korea's war crimes.
  • India's central bureau of investigation raids homes of a. raja, a former minister of telecom and his family members in connection to a corruption scandal.
  • Haiti election protests:
  • Haitian election protests: many thousands of haitians protest michel martelly's exclusion from the second round voting in the haitian presidential elections. (cnn)4 people are declared dead.
  • The spacecraft splashed down after two orbits 500 miles (800 km) west of baja california at 2:03pm est (19:03 utc), becoming the first commercially-developed spacecraft to return to earth after being launched into orbit.
  • According to the japan aerospace exploration agency, akatsuki's probe has not been able to orbit venus.
  • One cheetah was captured on the streets of sharjah, the emirate of sharjah.
  • Large parts of the united kingdom were blessed with a rare meteor fireball sighting.
  • A team of british and american astronomers announced the discovery of wasp 12b. this planet is 1200 light years from earth and has an extremely high carbon content. it's the first of its kind.
  • University of texas md anderson cancer center reproduction scientists create mice with nuclear dna from only two fathers using ipstechnology.
  • According to reports, aretha franklin, a soul singer, has pancreatic cancer.
  • Anonymous, an online group, announces operation payback's success. this is after mastercard shuts down donations to wikileaks.
  • Kevin rudd, former australian prime minister and current foreign secretary, questions u.s. security. he holds america accountable for wikileaks documents. rudd's comments are an "control freak", according to u.s diplomats. they differ from julia gillard, the current prime minister, who previously blamed julian assange.
  • According to the washington post, wikileaks is stronger than ever. it has gained greater support from netizens despite numerous attempts to shut it off.
  • Conflict between israel and palestine: palestinian leader mahmoud abubas claims that middle east peace negotiations are in crisis because israel refuses to stop building settlements. (bbc). israel's security cabinet approves two-phase moves that will allow gaza strip exports, despite the fact that construction materials remain prohibited. this is in response to growing international demands.
  • Dick cheney, a former vice president of the united states, is being charged by nigeria's anticorruption agency with a scheme to bribe oil services company halliburton. these charges pertain to cheney's time as the company's top executive.
  • Tony blair is called back to testify before the iraq inquiry. his evidence identifies "gaps” regarding the legality and legality of the iraq war. jack straw, lord goldsmith will also be returning.
  • 4 people are declared dead.
  • Spacex dragon -- cots demo flight 1: spacex launched its first dragon spacecraft at 10:43 est (15:43 utc). the test flight was conducted from launch complex 40, cape canaveral air force station, florida. (cnn.com), (al-jazeera)the spacecraft splashed down after two orbits 500 miles (800 km) west of baja california at 2:03pm est (19:03 utc), becoming the first commercially-developed spacecraft to return to earth after being launched into orbit.
  • Spacex launched the first dragon spacecraft in flight on a test flight from launch complex 40 at cape canaveral air force station, florida at 10:43 est (15:43 utc). (cnn.com),
  • With the second launch of the falcon 9 and the first launch of the dragon, spacex becomes the first private company to successfully launch, orbit and recover a spacecraft.
  • The japanese solar-sail spacecraft ikaros passes the planet venus at a distance of about 80,800 km (50,200 mi).

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December 08, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $319.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.83
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.01
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.35

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 84.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0114 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9862 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6626 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 111.42 JPY

December 08, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Chievo : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Barcelona B : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Reggina - Albinoleffe : 1 - 2
  • Vicenza - Siena : 2 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Academica - Maritimo : 1 - 5
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December 08, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 08, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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December 08, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 08, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 08:31 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 08, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 20 days old,

or 694 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4859 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2010?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 2010.

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December 08, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2010:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2010 was Raise Your Glass by P!nk, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Raise Your Glass
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Only Girl (In The World)
  4. - Just The Way You Are
  5. - What's My Name?

December 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - No Hands
  3. - Aston Martin Music
  4. - Deuces
  5. - Whip My Hair

December 08, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  4. - Bon, Bon
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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December 08, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 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

True Grit

True Grit

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Brolin

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

December 08, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Cross Fire by James Patterson

Cross Fire

By:

Wedding bells ringDetective Alex Cross is summoned to the scene of the flawlessly executed assassination by two Washington D.C. officials.

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

By:

After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern is "like Socrates but angrier and has worse hair,"

Crescent Dawn by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Crescent Dawn

By:

Recovered a treasure of inestimable value. Resurrected a powerful empire. Dirk Pitt is moving.

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

December 08, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castle Crashers

Castle Crashers

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

Genre: Beat 'em up, role-playing, action

Publisher: The Behemoth Microsoft Game Studios (Xbox 360) Sony Computer Entertainment (PlayStation 3)

Dragon Collection

Dragon Collection

Platform: Android, iOS, i-mode, EZweb

Genre: Social network game

100 Rogues

100 Rogues

Platform: Ouya, iOS

Genre: Roguelike

Publisher: Fusion Reactions

Dead Space Ignition

Dead Space Ignition

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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

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Who was the US President on December 08, 2010?

On December 08, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2010?

On December 08, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2010?

On December 08, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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 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.

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