Friday October 15, 2010: on this day

October 15, 2010 was the 288th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 2010, who was born and died on October 15, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Gigantic) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 2010?


October 15, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 288th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2010 can also be written as 10/15/2010 in the US and as 15/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 15, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2010:

  • Margot wallstrom, united nations envoy, says congolese government soldiers may have committed rape or murder in the democratic republic of the congo just weeks after rebel attacks.
  • Gunmen kidnap british and somalian save the children workers at a compound in western somalia.
  • A soldier of the united states army from 5th stryker brigade combat team will be facing a court martial for murder and other charges related with the deaths civilians in afghanistan.
  • Mps demanded an ampquotwide-ranging, independent inquiryampquot after g4s agents suffocate jimmy mubenga in his deportation from england.
  • Berlin's first museum to exhibit adolf hitler's relationship with the german people is opening an exhibition.
  • Us rapper t.i. t.i. was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment for violating his parole terms.
  • Opening of canton fair, china's largest fair for trade and an important indicator of china's economic and trade development.
  • Reckitt benckiser, a uk consumer goods company, agrees to pay a ps10.2 million fine for abusing its market position in gaviscon in the united kingdom.
  • As the final breakthrough on the east bore occurs, the gotthard base tunnel in the swiss alps becomes world's longest railroad tunnel.
  • Nine new leptospirosis deaths were reported by the nicaraguan health ministry in leon, bringing to 17 the number of deaths from this disease.
  • After receiving treatment in the hospital, chilean miners who were rescued from the 2010 copiapo mine accident are allowed to return home.
  • After the recent accident in ajkai timfoldgyar, veszprem county in western hungary, the plant's alumina plant will reopen.
  • In southern ecuador, four miners are trapped underground
  • United nations security council
  • As south sudan prepares to hold a referendum on its self-determination, the council votes to extend darfur's mandate. china abstains
  • Anti-un protesters in haiti blocked the united nations military headquarters at port-au-prince, just a day after the council extended haiti's mandate.
  • For six more months, cote d'ivoire is subject to an arms embargo and financial and travel restrictions.
  • Israel unveils preliminary plans to build 238 homes for jewish settlers in east jerusalem. palestinians protest in response. (bbc),
  • Iran president mahmoud ahmadinejad concludes a controversial visit in lebanon
  • Andrew conley, 18, is sentenced in ohio to life imprisonment with no parole possibility.
  • London's court heard that saud bin abdulaziz bin nasir al saud was accused of killing his servant and sexually assaulting it at a london hotel. saudi arabia is a country where homosexuality is prohibited.
  • Two germans were arrested in iran for interviewing sakineh mohammadiashtiani's son. they have been sentenced to death for adultery and will be executed.
  • Angelo mozilo, former countrywide financial chief executive officer, and two other senior executives have agreed to settle claims by the united states securities and exchange commission that they misled investors and engaged in insider trading. (bloomberg via business week).
  • Open letter published by more than 100 chinese journalists, scholars, and lawyers calling for liu xiaobo's release
  • A top official of the sudanese party national congress party said that it was not possible to hold a referendum about whether the disputed abyei region remains part of northern or southern sudan.
  • 2010 commonwealth games: nigerian olympic athlete folashade abugan is positive for testosterone prohormone. she was stripped of two silver medals at the 400m and 4400m.
  • New england sports ventures, which is the owner of boston red sox, becomes the owners of liverpool football club, an english premier league team.
  • Beijing, china - the fifth plenary session of the central committee of the communist party of china is opened to discuss the country’s next five year economic and social development plan.

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October 15, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 15, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.64
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $307.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $142.10

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 81.44 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0101 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9587 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6415 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.82 JPY

October 15, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Waregem - Club Brugge : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Dortmund : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Augsburg : 1 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Osnabruck : 3 - 0
  • Union Berlin - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Recreativo - Salamanca : 0 - 2
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October 15, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:37 pm and setting at 12:56 am.

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

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Who was born on October 15, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 4 days old,

or 705 weeks

or 4935 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2010?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 15, 2010.

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October 15, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2010:

  • Johnny Sheffield

    Pasadena, california -- actor (boy-tarzan finds a son).

  • Mildred Fay Jefferson

    American physician and activist (b. 1926).

  • Richard C. Miller

    American photographer (d. 2010).

  • Vittorio Mascalchi
  • Vera Rózsa
  • Elmer Jacob Reese
  • Susana Fontana

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 2010:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2010:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2010 was Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 15, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just The Way You Are
  2. - Like A G6
  3. - Teenage Dream youtube
  4. - Just A Dream
  5. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

October 15, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 15, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Bottoms Up
  3. - Love All Over Me
  4. - Fancy
  5. - Holding You Down (Goin In Circles)

October 15, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2010 was Nina De Mi Corazon by La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 15, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  2. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - I Like It
  5. - Al Diablo Lo Nuestro

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October 15, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 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

October 15, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

Gigantic

Gigantic

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Matt Aselton

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Outsourced

Outsourced

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Nikita

Nikita

Release year: 2010

Country: United States of America

Hellcats

Hellcats

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Robert F. Slatzer

October 15, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

The Wave by Susan Casey

The Wave

By:

New York Times Notable Book. San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of Year. Susan Casey's new book captures the incredible, ship-swallowing waves and the scientists who surf them.

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

Operation Dark Heart by Anthony Shaffer

Operation Dark Heart

By:

Operation Dark Heart is the story of what actually happened in Afghanistan and what went wrong. Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer commanded a black-ops unit that was at the forefront of military efforts.

Bad Blood by John Sandford

Bad Blood

By:

Two bodies in two days. One is murder. One is murder. The other is suicide. Virgil Flowers had no idea that he would be drawn into the dark history of the Virgil Flowers.

October 15, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Dex

Battle Dex

Platform: PC

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Bejeweled 3

Bejeweled 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X PlayStation 3[1] Xbox 360 Nintendo DS iOS Windows Phone 7.x and 8

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: PopCap Games

Angry Birds Seasons

Angry Birds Seasons

Platform: iOS, Android, Symbian, webOS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Windows Phone, BlackBerry 10, BlackBerry Tablet OS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Dragon Ball: Origins 2

Dragon Ball: Origins 2

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Bandai

Digimon Story Lost Evolution

Digimon Story Lost Evolution

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing, simulation

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2010?

On October 15, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2010?

On October 15, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2010?

On October 15, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 15th

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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 October 2010?

October 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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