What happened on Friday December 17, 2010?

Here's what happened on December 17, 2010:

• Mohamed Bouazizi's Self-Immolation Sparks Arab Spring Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old Tunisian street vendor, set himself on fire in a profound act of protest against government corruption, economic hardship, and police harassment. His desperate act became a pivotal moment in modern Middle Eastern history, catalyzing the Tunisian Revolution and subsequently inspiring widespread pro-democracy uprisings across the Arab world known as the Arab Spring.
• China Launches Beidou Navigation Satellite China successfully launches its 7th Beidou navigation satellite, continuing to develop its indigenous global navigation satellite system as a strategic technological asset.
• US Missile Strikes in Northwest Pakistan American missile strikes targeted militant positions in northwest Pakistan, resulting in 57 confirmed militant casualties, reflecting the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• Christmas Island Shipwreck Tragedy The death toll from a tragic shipwreck near Christmas Island rises to 30, with many victims still unaccounted for, underscoring the dangerous maritime migration routes.
• UK Considers Prisoner Voting Rights The United Kingdom government proposes legislation to allow prisoners who have served less than four years to exercise voting rights, sparking potential legal and ethical debates.
• Bolivia Recognizes Palestine Bolivia officially recognizes Palestine as a sovereign state, contributing to the ongoing international diplomatic discourse surrounding Palestinian statehood.
• Suncor and Total SA Alberta Tarsands Deal Suncor and Total SA finalize a strategic partnership to develop bitumen extraction operations in Alberta's tarsands. An energy regulatory body simultaneously approves a multi-company tailings removal process, signaling advances in environmental management.
• Maoist Rebels Abduct Villagers in West Bengal Seven villagers were abducted by Maoist rebels in the Purulia district of West Bengal, India, highlighting ongoing insurgent activities in the region.
• First HIV Infection in Cook Islands The Cook Islands reports its first confirmed HIV infection, marking a significant public health milestone for the small Pacific nation.
• Cuba Experiences Rare Coldwave Cuba is hit by an unusual coldwave, with some regions recording 50-year low temperature records, highlighting exceptional climatic events.
• Severe Winter Weather in United Kingdom The United Kingdom experiences significant disruptions due to blizzards and extensive ice formations, with forecasts predicting continued wintry conditions over the weekend.
• US Mint Director Resigns Edmund Moy, Director of the United States Mint, announces his resignation effective January 9, planning to transition to a position in the private sector.

Events in 2010

December 17, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 2010

December 17, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 17, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.11
• Apple AAPL: opens at $321.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.92
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $144.69

Exchange Rates on December 17, 2010:

• 1 USD = 83.99 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0139 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9688 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.6555 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.75 JPY

December 17, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Standard : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Hamburg : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Aachen : 1 - 3
• Duisburg - Bochum : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Xerez - Girona : 3 - 1

December 17, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2010 can also be written as 12/17/2010 in the US and as 17/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

Famous people died on December 17, 2010:

• Captain Beefheart

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• Rashed bin Isa Al Khalifa

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Katy Perry - Firework
2. P!nk - Raise Your Glass
3. Rihanna - What's My Name?
4. The Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
5. Bruno Mars - Grenade

December 17, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2010 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
3. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
4. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces
5. Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 2010 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 2010

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Someone born on December 17, 2010 is:

14 years 4 months old,

or 172 months and 28 days old,

or 751 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5263 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2010?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 2010.

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