Sunday August 22, 2010: on this day

August 22, 2010 was the 234th day of the year 2010, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 2010, who was born and died on August 22, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 2010?


August 22, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2010 can also be written as 8/22/2010 in the US and as 22/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 22, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 2010:

  • Two officers were killed and six more injured when a soldier from venezuela opened fire on an army base in caracas.
  • Joint exercise between the united states and philippines
  • Brazilian police rescue 35 hostages from intercontinental in sao conrado, rio de janeiro.
  • According to the government of somalia, 10 members of al-shabab's militant group were killed by bombs that they had been preparing in mogadishu.
  • The rwandan lieutenant-colonel rugigana nyamwasa is missing. he was arrested friday.
  • After yesterday's false discovery, the vincent van gogh painting poppy flowers, which was reported to be missing, has been found again.
  • Many people gather in support of a proposed islamic cultural center in new york city. however, the united states opposition to the building blasts bruce springsteen's ampquotborn in the u.s.a.ampquot through loudspeakers.
  • After the floods of the yalu river at the border with china, north korea, 5,000 people have been evacuated. 94,000 chinese are also being evacuated.
  • 2010 pakistan floods:
  • As the floods in pakistan worsen, around 150,000 people fled their homes in sindh.
  • According to government figures, international pledges are currently worth $800 million.
  • After 17 days, all 33 chilean miners who were trapped deep underground have been found alive. however, they have not yet been expelled from the mine so they remain trapped.
  • The passage of a bolivian-flagged international aid ship carrying all females bound for gaza has been rescheduled. cyprus banned it from leaving, and israel's ehud barak called on france, the united states, and israel to stop it sailing. he said it was "a needless provocation".
  • Iran unveiled a long-range unmanned bomber. the karrar drone is their latest addition to a list of newly disclosed military hardware. (the guardian),
  • Palestinian official wassel abu yousef objects to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu's talk of ampquotpreconditionsampquot that the palestinians should recognize israel as the state of jews and says such comments are a threat to direct talks next month.
  • South african trade unions state that a court injunction successfully sought by the government is intended to ampquotintimidateampquot workers who are striking in the hope of receiving better pay.
  • Wikileaks supporter julian assange credits american intelligence agencies for recent smears against him and is surprised that it hasn't happened sooner.
  • Following a federal investigation, 47 foreign-born gang members were arrested in new england. they include members of the ampquottrue somali bloodsampquot, ampquottrue sudanese bloodsampquot, and the ampquotasian boysampquot. more than half of the gang members are detained in maine, u.s.
  • Police found 4 decapitated and mutilated corpses hanging from a bridge in morelos, outside cuernavaca.
  • Given the results of the australian federal election indicating a hung parliament in australia, prime minister julia gillard meets with independent candidates to try and form a government.
  • The united states approves human trials of ebola drugs that were tested on monkeys.
  • David lekuta rudisha, a kenyan runner, breaks the 13-year-old world record for the 800m at the istaf iaaf world challenge meeting. this was overshadowed by caster semenya's return visit to the site of her triumph.
  • Brazil beat spain 2-0 to win the 2010 world blind football championship.
  • In a last-minute victory over the springboks, the all blacks won the 2010 tri nations series 29-22.
  • 2010 pakistan floods: about 150,000 people flee homes in sindh, as floods in pakistan worsen. according to government figures, international pledges total $800 millions.
  • New york city: protesters gather against the park51 plan for an islamic community centre two blocks from ground zero at the world trade center site.

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August 22, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Gent : 1 - 3
  • Club Brugge - Mechelen : 1 - 2
  • Eupen - Genk : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Leverkusen : 0 - 2
  • Mainz - Stuttgart : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Karlsruhe : 4 - 1
  • Osnabruck - Duisburg : 1 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Montpellier - Caen : 0 - 0
  • Paris SG - Bordeaux : 1 - 2
  • Sochaux - Lille : 0 - 0
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August 22, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 2010 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

98%

The moon phase on August 22, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 05:11 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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2010

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Who was born on August 22, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

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August 22, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 7 days old,

or 709 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4968 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2010?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2010.

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August 22, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 2010:

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Elzina Dunn

    Elzina Dunn was a civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice throughout her life.

  • Pascuala Flores

    Pascuala Flores was a Mexican human rights activist who fought for the rights of indigenous communities.

  • Elaijah Woodson

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

  • Ysmael Reyes

    Ysmael Reyes was a renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Koden Fujimoto

    A renowned Japanese martial artist who made significant contributions to the development of modern karate.

  • Savhanna Emerson

    Savhanna Emerson was an American essayist and social critic known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Nowell Katz

    Nowell Katz was a renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Ezeriah Benson

    Ezeriah Benson was a renowned Nigerian author known for his novels that explored themes of African culture and identity.

  • Pascuala Campos

    Pascuala Campos was a renowned Peruvian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Idus Lemons

    Idus Lemons was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

  • Filomeno Codinera

    Filomeno Codinera was a Filipino sculptor who created numerous public monuments and sculptures throughout the Philippines.

  • Jadi Lal

    Jadi Lal was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for his lyrical and introspective poetry.

  • Arthella Hines

    Arthella Hines was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice throughout her life.

  • Ezella Dawson

    Ezella Dawson was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice throughout her life.

  • Annebelle Fitzgerald

    Annebelle Fitzgerald was an American novelist known for her historical fiction that often explored themes of social justice and the human...

  • Nolon Wilkins

    Nolon Wilkins was a renowned American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Hermenia Winslow

    An American novelist who wrote extensively about the experiences of immigrant families.

  • Kalyan Kundu

    Kalyan Kundu was a renowned Bengali poet who wrote extensively on social and political issues.

  • Florestine Boutin

    Florestine Boutin was a Canadian businesswoman who founded a successful clothing manufacturing company.

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

holidays

August 22, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 2010:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2010:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 22, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 22, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner

Fly Away Home

By:

Fly Away Home, a beloved story by one of America's most loved writers, tells the tale of a mother with two daughters who flee to Connecticut in search of refuge.

The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

The Rembrandt Affair

By:

Gabriel Allon must travel around the globe to find a painting worthy of his life in this #1 New York Times bestseller. Gabriel Allon, his wife and beautiful daughter, retreats to Cornwall's windswept cliffs. But a London art dealer has …

Private Vegas by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

Private Vegas

By:

Las Vegas is full of contradictions. It's both seedy and glamorous, secretive, wild and secretive. This city attracts all types of people, especially those who have a secret to keep or want to live in the past.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Eat, Pray, Love

By:

This is the 10th anniversary edition. It's one of the most beloved, loved, and bestselling books in history.

August 22, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bit.Trip Runner

Bit.Trip Runner

Platform: Wii, Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo 3DS, Linux

Genre: Platform, music

Publisher: Aksys Games (Wii, 3DS) Gaijin Games (PC)

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter

Platform: iOS Android PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3

ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead

ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter, tactical shooter

Publisher: 505 Games[1] (European Union) Meridian 4[2] (North America)

Archetype

Archetype

Platform: iOS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Villain, LLC

Active Life: Explorer

Active Life: Explorer

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 2010?

On August 22, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2010?

On August 22, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 2010?

On August 22, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

history

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.

Discover how August 2010 calendar looked like.

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