Friday March 12, 2010: on this day

March 12, 2010 was the 71st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 12, 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 March 12, 2010, who was born and died on March 12, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas), movies (e.g. How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders), TV series (e.g. Parenthood) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 2010?


March 12, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 71st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 2010 can also be written as 3/12/2010 in the US and as 12/3/2010 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 2010 in March 2010 calendar

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March 12, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 2010:

  • The 2010 indian premier league begins under heavy security at dy patil stadium, navi mumbai.
  • Officials from madagascar claim that at least 14 people died in the disaster and that tropical storm hubert has affected 32,000.
  • In lahore, more than 350 people were killed in nine suicide bombings targeting the pakistani military.
  • Middle east
  • After a rocket attack on an israeli kibbutz that caused damage but not injuries, israel fired its first missiles at gaza this month.
  • Two israeli soldiers were charged by israeli courts for using a 9-year-old palestinian child as a human shield in gaza's tel al-hawa neighborhood. this was in january 2009. the united nations intervened.
  • After praying in the streets of east jerusalem, the police fired tear gas and bullets at the palestinian worshippers who were unable to attend al-aqsa mosque.
  • Pope benedict xvi is ampquotdistraughtampquot by news alleged of child sexual abuse in catholic dioceses in germany, according to archbishop robert zollitsch, as the church also faces paedophilia scandals in ireland, austria, and the netherlands, while pope benedict defends clerical celibacy, calling it a symbol of ampquotfull devotionampquot and of ampquotgiving oneself to god and to others.ampquot
  • Karl rove appears on british television to promote waterboarding and speaks of his pride that ampquotwe used techniques that broke the will of these terroristsampquot, saying these techniques were ampquotappropriateampquot.
  • The arabic network for human rights information (cpj), together with the committee to protect journalists, allege that the egyptian interior ministry used the legal system to target wael abbas, a blogger who posted videos of abuse and corruption by police officers online. he was jailed for six month for providing telecommunications services to the public without permissionampquot.
  • Three of seven muslims detained by irish authorities in connection to an alleged plot against the murder of swedish cartoonist lars vilks were released by irish authorities. vilks claims he was not put off by the threat of going to ireland.
  • Mayor abdurisaq mohamed nor orders residents to evacuate mogadishu's war zones after at least 50 people are killed in three days.
  • Bangkok's security is being increased ahead of the anti-government protestors by the "red shirt" in the coming days.
  • The united nations special rapporteur on burma tomas quintana has called for investigations into war crimes committed against burmese civilians and crimes against humanity.
  • New violence threatens darfur peace negotiations as the sudanese army intensifies military operations against a major darfur rebel group.
  • Russia and india sign a nuclear reactor agreement that will allow russia to build 16 nuclear reactors in india.
  • Taoiseach brian cowen leaves for the united states to attend his saint patrick's day engagements.
  • Eleven siberian tigersmdashof are rare and only 300 of them remain wild. they were kept in small cages and ate chicken bones at the shenyang forest wild animal zoo, liaoning.
  • Jill sonsteby, an american photographer from jacksonville, florida, captures a zebra in its mouth. the zebra is surviving at zurich zooologischer garten.
  • Margaret thatcher is announcing, for the first time since her retirement from public life, that she will support a combat stress campaign to improve mental health in afghanistan and iraqi ex-servicemen.
  • Sahil saeed's father, who is from pakistan, returns to the united kingdom to assist with his son's case.
  • The united nations tells israel to end its blockade of gaza, with under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator john holmes saying it is inappropriate for israel to link this act to the imprisonment of a soldier.
  • Israel closes the west bank to midnight saturday in fear of riots that injured dozens of young palestinians. israel prevented palestinians under 50 years old and without israeli identification cards from attending their jumu'ah prayers at jerusalem's al-aqsa mosque.
  • Near ramallah, hundreds of palestinians and israeli peace advocates protest israel's decision not to build a wall or expand jewish settlements. several are also being injured by tear gas and bullets.
  • According to archbishop robert zollitsch pope benedict xvi is "distraught", following news of child sexual abuse in catholic dioceses of germany. the church also faces paedophilia scandals from ireland, austria and the netherlands. pope benedict defends clerical celibacy and calls it a symbol for "full devotion" as well as "giving oneself to god" and "giving oneself to others."
  • Karl rove, a british tv host, promotes waterboarding. he boasts that he used techniques that were against the will of terrorists and that these techniques were "appropriate".
  • After living in tiny cages and eating chicken bones at liaoning's shenyang forest wild animal zoo, eleven siberian tigers (of which an estimated 300 are still in the wild) succumb to malnutrition.
  • Anna arrowsmith, a hardcore porn director and award winner, has been selected by liberal democrats as a candidate for gravesham in kent. this is to help fight the 2010 general elections.

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March 12, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 12, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.58
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $227.37
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.59
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.91

Exchange Rates on March 12, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 90.56 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0189 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0576 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8264 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 124.68 JPY

March 12, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Inter : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Schalke 04 - Stuttgart : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Bielefeld : 2 - 1
  • Ahlen - Koblenz : 0 - 2
  • Greuther Furth - Union Berlin : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cartagena - Cadiz : 4 - 1
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March 12, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 12, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 12, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 2010 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:30 am and setting at 04:10 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 12, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 12th

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March 12, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 14 years and 17 days old,

or 168 months and 17 days old,

or 733 weeks

or 5131 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 2010?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 12, 2010.

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March 12, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 2010:

  • Sakara Tanaka

    Sakara Tanaka was a renowned Japanese artist known for her unique and innovative approach to traditional Japanese art forms.

  • Rhodie Wright

    Pioneering playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Pairlee Huguley

    Known for innovative metal sculptures.

  • Ludwin Röder

    Ludwin Röder was a German journalist and television presenter.

  • Loraina Monteiro

    Loraina Monteiro was a renowned Brazilian playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.

  • Moxon Fitzgerald

    Moxon Fitzgerald was a pioneering television journalist who helped shape the industry in the mid-20th century.

  • Correen O'Reilly

    Correen O'Reilly was an acclaimed Irish playwright known for her exploration of social and political themes.

  • Dervin Sinclair

    Dervin Sinclair was a renowned Scottish playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.

  • Greenly Cobb

    Greenly Cobb was a pioneering American photographer who captured the essence of urban life in the mid-20th century.

  • Wilho Räisänen

    Wilho Räisänen was a Finnish electrical engineer who made advancements in power grid technology.

  • Miguel Delibes

    Prominent Spanish novelist known for his works depicting rural life in Spain.

  • Lesley Duncan
  • René Rougerie

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Terry Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

  • Charlie Parker

    An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

  • Gayna Millican

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 12th

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March 12, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 2010:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian
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March 12, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 8th and March 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 12, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 2010 was Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas, according to the music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

March 12, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imma Be youtube
  2. - Bedrock
  3. - Need You Now
  4. - TiK ToK youtube
  5. - Bad Romance

March 12, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 2010 was Sex Therapy by Robin Thicke, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

March 12, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sex Therapy
  2. - It Kills Me
  3. - Say Something
  4. - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
  5. - Say Aah

March 12, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 12, 2010 was Dile Al Amor by Aventura, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 8th and March 14th.

March 12, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 12, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 8th and March 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dile Al Amor
  2. - Ando Bien Pedo
  3. - Me Gusta Todo De Ti
  4. - Mientes
  5. - Colgando En Tus Manos

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March 12, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson

Country: United States of America

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

March 12, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 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:

Parenthood

Parenthood

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ron Howard

Past Life

Past Life

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Avi Nesher

The Circle

The Circle

Release year: 2010

Directed by: James Ponsoldt

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Emilio Maille

Tiere bis unters Dach

Tiere bis unters Dach

Release year: 2010

March 12, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 12, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Willie Mays by James S. Hirsch

Willie Mays

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The "enormously entertaining, wide-ranging" (Seattle Times), now in paperback. This biography is definitive, New York Times bestseller (4 weeks on the List) biography about Willie Mays. He was the greatest baseball player of all time.

House Rules by Jodi Picoult

House Rules

By:

If your son is unable to look you in the eyes, . . Does that mean he is guilty? Jacob Hunt is a teenager with Asperger’s syndrome. Although he's not able to read social cues and communicate well with others, …

Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert

Committed

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller after Eat, Pray, Love. It's an intimate, erudite celebration about love. Elizabeth Gilbert's new book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is coming soon.

Big Girl by Danielle Steel

Big Girl

By:

This heartfelt and incisive novel by Danielle Steel celebrates the virtues unorthodox beauty while exploring deeply connected issues such as weight, self-images, sisterhood, family, and brotherhood.

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande

The Checklist Manifesto

By:

Gawande tells riveting stories about how he took us from Austria where an emergency checklist saved the life of a drowning victim after he had spent over an hour submerged, to Michigan where a cleanliness checklist was used in intensive …

March 12, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 12, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Platform: Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Interactive movie

Azkend

Azkend

Platform: iOS

Genre: Match-3

101-in-1 Sports Party Megamix

101-in-1 Sports Party Megamix

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EU Nordcurrent; NA Atlus

Apron of Magic

Apron of Magic

Platform: Arcade iOS Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Collectible Card Cooking

Publisher: Examu (Arcade) VERVE (iOS port) Bergsala Lightweight AB (Europe and North America)

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 March 12, 2010?

On March 12, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 2010?

On March 12, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 2010?

On March 12, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of March. 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 March 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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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 March 2010?

March 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 2010 calendar looked like.

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