Saturday December 18, 2010: on this day

December 18, 2010 was the 352nd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 18, 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 18, 2010, who was born and died on December 18, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 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 18th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 2010?


December 18, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2010 can also be written as 12/18/2010 in the US and as 18/12/2010 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2010 in December 2010 calendar

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December 18, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 2010:

  • Tunisia's government protests start, marking the beginning of the 2010-2011 middle east/north africa protests
  • At least 16 security personnel were killed when militants attacked the afghan army in the capital and the north of afghanistan.
  • According to palestinian sources, five militants killed in an israeli airstrike on gaza strip. israel claims they were trying to launch missiles into israel.
  • The united states' unemployment rate increases in 21 states. this is the highest increase since august. it is falling in 15 states.
  • Wikileaks payments are being stopped by bank of america in response to the news of a forthcoming release of information about banks in the united states.
  • A boat that capsizes in northeastern bangladesh has caused at least 30 deaths.
  • A chinese fishing boat is swept away by a south korean coastguard vessel in a fight for survival. one person was killed and two others were left missing.
  • Heavy snowfall continues to affect roads, railways, and airports in the united kingdom. many areas have been given severe weather warnings.
  • Ivory coast crisis
  • Kenya appeals to african countries to expel laurent gbagbo, the incumbent president of ivory coast, from office. force may be used if necessary.
  • Laurent gbagbo, the incumbent president, orders united nations peackeepers out of the country.
  • Officials in south korea say that they will continue with live-fire artillery drills on an island attacked by north korea last month despite threats of retaliation.
  • Chinese premier wen jiabao arrives in pakistan for a working visit and meets with yusuf raza gilani, pakistani prime minister.
  • An incident occurred near eocheong island when a fishing boat from the prc collided with a south korean coastguard ship.
  • In exchange for $250 million, nigeria agrees to drop the corruption charges against dick cheney & halliburton.
  • In moscow, hundreds of people including nationalists are detained in an effort to stop ethnic violence.
  • Around 140 inmates escape from nuevo laredo prison, northern mexico.
  • By a vote 65-35, the united states senate has repealed ampquotdon’t ask don’t tellampquot. the bill will be sent to president barack obama for signature.
  • A court in italy grants amanda knox permission to review the forensic evidence that led to her conviction for the murder of meredith kercher, a british student.
  • In the wake of recent flooding in venezuela, the venezuelan parliament granted president hugo chavez temporarily more power. this allows him to make laws without the support from the national assembly.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present):
  • Ivory coast crisis: kenya asks african countries to expel laurent gbagbo, the incumbent president of ivory coast, from office. if he doesn't, force may be used. (al jazeera). president laurent gbagbo orders united nations officials to leave the country.
  • Salam fayyad, the palestinian prime minister, says there has been a shift in palestinian thinking and that they are "fully committed to nonviolence".

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December 18, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Cagliari : 1 - 0
  • Milan - Roma : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Eupen - Charleroi : 1 - 0
  • Lierse - Genk : 1 - 1
  • Waregem - Westerlo : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Dortmund : 1 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Hannover : 3 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - FC Koln : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Mainz : 2 - 4
  • Werder Bremen - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Hertha : 1 - 1
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
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December 18, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th 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 18, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 05:36 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 18, 2010?


Famous people born on December 18, 2010:

  • Madeline DeMarcus

    American child, born to prominent parents.

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th

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December 18, 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 18, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 2010?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 18, 2010.

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December 18, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 2010:

  • Jacqueline de Romilly

    Jacqueline de Romilly was a French classicist and historian who specialized in ancient Greek literature and history.

  • Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa

    Italian politician and economist italian minister of finance (d.2010).

  • James Pickles

    James pickles was a british judge known for his controversial and outspoken decisions during his time on the bench.

  • Phil Cavarretta

    American baseball manager and player (d. 2010).

  • Bob Lavoy
  • Carlo Longarini
  • Romano Scandariato
  • Baccio Baccetti
  • Max Jammer
  • Norberto Díaz
  • Tassó Kavadía

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 18th

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December 18, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 2010:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 2010:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2010 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 18, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 18, 2010 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 18, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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 18, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell

Port Mortuary

By:

Patricia Cornwell, the world's best-selling crime writer, presents Kay Scarpetta with an exceptional novel that challenges her to solve a case that could endanger her professional and personal life.

Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff

Cleopatra

By:

Her palace was rich in gold and onyx, but it was also rich in political and sexual intrigue. Cleopatra was an ingenious negotiator and strategist above all.

Hell'S Corner by David Baldacci

Hell'S Corner

By:

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

Decoded by Jay-Z

Decoded

By:

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

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.

December 18, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Arcade, Combat Flight Simulator

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Cut the Rope

Cut the Rope

Platform: iOS Android Windows Phone Leap Motion BlackBerry 10 Symbian BlackBerry PlayBook[1] DSiWare Mac OS X Browser[2][3] Windows BlackBerry Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop) Chrome OS[4] Firefox OS Nook

Genre: Puzzle logic

Publisher: Chillingo (original Cut the Rope only), Activision (Cut the Rope: Triple Treat)

Car Town

Car Town

Platform: Facebook Mega Platform, iOS

Genre: Simulation, Racing

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 iOS Kindle Fire

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Blacklight: Tango Down

Blacklight: Tango Down

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Publisher: Ignition Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on December 18, 2010?

On December 18, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 2010?

On December 18, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 2010?

On December 18, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

Find out more about December 18th

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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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