Saturday August 21, 2010: on this day

August 21, 2010 was the 233rd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 21, 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 August 21, 2010, who was born and died on August 21, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Offspring) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 2010?


August 21, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 2010 can also be written as 8/21/2010 in the US and as 21/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 21, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 2010:

  • Gabriela shalev, israel's ambassador to the united nations, writes to ban ki-moon declaring that israel will use force to stop a bolivian-flagged aid ship carrying all-female assistance and aiming to land close to gaza.
  • An injunction has been issued that prevents the public sector workers from continuing their strike for better pay in south africa. the army was previously deployed in south africa and the country's minister of health accused the strikers with murder.
  • Russian federal security service kills magomedali valgabov, a high-ranking militant believed to be behind the dagestan metro bombings of 2010.
  • Early morning bombs in mogadishu kill at least 10 protesters against the government.
  • Around 35 people are held hostage by drug dealers in a tourist hotel, sao conrado rio de janeiro. 1 woman is involved with them.
  • Vincent van gogh's painting, also known as poppy flowers or vase with flowers, was stolen from cairo's mohammed mahmoud khalil museum of art. however, it was later found at cairo airport.
  • After the floods of the yalu river in china, more than 50,000 people have been evacuated. in north korea, flooding has also been reported with sinuiju being the most affected.
  • Save the children claims that niger's food crisis is being made worse because hoarders are selling grain at prices higher than what most people can afford.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, welcomes over $200 million in aid funds for the humanitarian response to the 2010 floods in pakistan.
  • Family members accuse the authorities of failing to do enough to rescue 33 miners trapped in a mine collapse near copiapo, atacama desert.
  • 11 pilot whales that were found on the new zealand karikari peninsula are being refloated by a crane and body strap.
  • A salmonella outbreak has hit the united states. hundreds of americans are now ill due to bad egg poisoning. this is likely to continue in the coming weeks.
  • Italy supports france's crackdown on romani and its expulsion from the country.
  • Amnesty international asks saudi arabia to not sever the spines of men as a punishment. the man was convicted of paralysing another person.
  • Swedish prosecutors issue an arrest warrant for wikileaks spokesperson julian assange and then withdraw it. assange describes the incident as "deeply concerning" as wikileaks prepares for the release of 15,000 documents that the u.s. military wants to keep secret.
  • Australians vote with the results showing a hung parliament. (the sydney morning herald)
  • Ken wyatt, from the liberal party of australia, becomes the first indigenous australian elected to the house of representatives of australia to represent the division of hasluck.
  • Wyclef jean, a musician, is officially declared unsuitable to run for the presidency in haiti's elections.
  • Dutch sailor laura dekker begins her quest to be the youngest person to circumnavigate all of the globe solo, in portimao (portugal).
  • Palestinians warn against israel's plans to build on palestinian occupied land. this could threaten negotiations.
  • Russian engineers begin to load fuel into iran's nuclear reactor at bushehr nuclear power plant.
  • Australian federal election 2010. australians vote with results that indicate a hung parliament. (the sydney morning herald), (aljazeera),(aap via news limited). ken wyatt, a member of the liberal party of australia, becomes the first indigenous australian elected to the house of representatives of australia to represent the division of hasluck.

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August 21, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Germinal - Westerlo : 0 - 0
  • Lierse - Kortrijk : 1 - 2
  • Lokeren - Anderlecht : 0 - 3
  • Waregem - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 3
  • Freiburg - St Pauli : 1 - 3
  • Hamburg - Schalke 04 : 2 - 1
  • Hannover - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 1
  • Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ingolstadt - Augsburg : 1 - 4
  • Paderborn - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Valenciennes : 1 - 1
  • Lens - Monaco : 2 - 2
  • Lyon - Brest : 1 - 0
  • Marseille - Lorient : 2 - 0
  • Nice - Nancy : 1 - 1
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August 21, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 04:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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Who was born on August 21, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 8 days old,

or 709 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4969 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 2010?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2010.

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August 21, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 2010:

  • Isis King

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The Big Valley'.

  • Rodolfo Enrique Fogwill

    Argentinean sociologist and author (b. 1941).

  • Nancy Dolman

    Canadian comedian and actress (born 1950).

  • Gheorghe Apostol
  • Alberto Ablondi
  • Aut Erickson
  • Peter Gwynn-Jones
  • Gino Vasirani
  • Rodolfo Fogwill
  • Chloé Graftiaux
  • Christoph Schlingensief
  • Hugo Guerrero Marthineitz
  • Melody Gersbach

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 2010:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 2010:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 21, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love The Way You Lie
  2. - Dynamite
  3. - Mine
  4. - California Gurls
  5. - I Like It

August 21, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 21, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Ride
  4. - Miss Me
  5. - Your Love

August 21, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 2010 was Cuando Me Enamoro by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 21, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 21, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Cuando Me Enamoro
  2. - Yerbatero
  3. - Dime Que Me Quieres
  4. - Alejate De Mi
  5. - Al Menos

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August 21, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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

August 21, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:

Offspring

Offspring

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew van den Houten

Grandma's House

Grandma's House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Paul D. Hannah

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Universal Studios

Twisted

Twisted

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Phillip Kaufman

Norman

Norman

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

August 21, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

By:

WHAT? . . A RIOT! Chelsea Handler's irreverent wit makes life more funny. Is there anyone else who would send emails to all her staff in order to get rid of the dumbest people she meets? The #1 bestselling author …

The Big Short by Michael Lewis

The Big Short

By:

The true story of the crash started in strange feeder markets, where the sun doesn’t shine and the SEC doesn’t dare or bother to tread: the bond derivative and real estate derivative

The Obama Diaries by Laura Ingraham

The Obama Diaries

By:

(WASHINGTON D.C., May 20, 2010 - Laura Ingraham was sent a package by an unknown source. It will alter the history of the United States as well as the legacy of President Barack Obama.

Star Island by Carl Hiaasen

Star Island

By:

Cherry Pye, a 22-year old pop star (nee Cheryl Bunterman), is about to make a comeback after her recent drug-and alcohol disaster.

Hangman by Faye Kellerman

Hangman

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"No one in the crime genre is more ."--Baltimore Sun L.A.P.D. Peter Decker, a Homicide Detective, and Rina Lazarus, his wife are back in Hangman - an electrifying novel of suspense

August 21, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Costume Quest

Costume Quest

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Double Fine Productions; THQ (consoles until 2013)

Death By Cube

Death By Cube

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Square Enix

101 Shark Pets

101 Shark Pets

Platform: Nintendo DSi (DSiWare)

Genre: Pet-raising simulation

Publisher: Teyon

AirAttack

AirAttack

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Action

Publisher: Art In Games

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, iOS, Java ME

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EA Sports

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Who was the US President on August 21, 2010?

On August 21, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2010?

On August 21, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 2010?

On August 21, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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 August 2010?

August 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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