Friday December 17, 2010: on this day

December 17, 2010 was the 351st day of the year 2010, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 17, 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 17, 2010, who was born and died on December 17, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Firework by Katy Perry), 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 17th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 2010?


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

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December 17, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2010:

  • Edmund moy, director of the us mint, resigns effective january 9 to accept a position in the private sector.
  • Mohamed bouazizi lit himself on fire. this act was the spark that sparked the tunisian revolution. protests took place in many other arab countries after the tunisian demonstrations were a success.
  • Seven villagers are abducted by maoist rebels in india's west bengal state, purulia.
  • American missile strikes kill 57 militants in a region of northwest pakistan.
  • Suncor and total sa have signed a deal to develop the alberta tarsands for bitumen extractive operations. an energy watchdog has also approved a process to remove tailings from multiple companies.
  • With many more still missing, the death toll from christmas island's wreck has risen to 30.
  • Blizzards and large amounts of ice are causing further disruption in parts of the united kingdom. there is also more wintry weather forecast for this weekend.
  • Cuba is struck by a coldwave, with some areas experiencing 50-year records for low temperatures.
  • Bolivia recognizes palestine.
  • The united kingdom government announced plans to allow prisoners who have served less than four years to vote.
  • The cook islands announces its first hiv infection.
  • China launches 7th beidou navigation satellite.
  • Mohamed bouazizi sets himself on fire. this act became the catalyst for the tunisian revolution and the wider arab spring.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2010 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on December 17, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 11 days old,

or 692 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4850 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 2010.

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

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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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December 17, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2010:

  • Mouhamad Bouazizi

    His self-immolation sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring.

  • Captain Beefheart

    Captain beefheart, an american musician, is known for his avant-garde music and influential work in the experimental rock genre.

  • Ralph Coates

    English international footballer (d. 2010).

  • Walt Dropo

    American basketball and baseball player (b. 1923).

  • Dick Gibson
  • Rashed bin Isa Al Khalifa
  • Anton Kunz
  • Michail Umanskij
  • Eugenio Heiremans
  • María Jesús San Segundo
  • Mijaíl Umansky
  • François Baboulet

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 17, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Firework youtube
  2. - Raise Your Glass
  3. - What's My Name?
  4. - The Time (Dirty Bit)
  5. - Grenade youtube

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 R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Aston Martin Music
  3. - No Hands
  4. - Deuces
  5. - Right Thru Me

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  4. - Ni Lo Intentes
  5. - Bon, Bon

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December 17, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 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

December 17, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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 17, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Decoded by Jay-Z

Decoded

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The expanded paperback edition is a bestselling New York Times bestseller that includes 16 pages of new material and 3 new songs.

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,"

I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing

By:

Nora Ephron is back with her first book after the phenomenal success of I Feel Bad About My Neck. It's a funny look at the past and present as well as the future.

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 by Mark Twain

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1

By:

"I've struck the jackpot!" In a 1904 letter, Mark Twain wrote to a friend. "And I will give that away--to me. You won't know how much pleasure you've lost until then.

Hell'S Corner by David Baldacci

Hell'S Corner

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Oliver Stone and The Camel Club are back in David Baldacci's #1 Bestseller. A devastating attack on the heart power.

December 17, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Data East Arcade Classics

Data East Arcade Classics

Platform: Wii

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

Date Warp

Date Warp

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: Hanako Games

Azkend

Azkend

Platform: iOS

Genre: Match-3

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Frictional Games

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 17, 2010?

On December 17, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 2010?

On December 17, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 2010?

On December 17, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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.

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