Saturday May 22, 2010: on this day

May 22, 2010 was the 142nd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 22, 2010, who was born and died on May 22, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Not Afraid by Eminem), movies (e.g. How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders), TV series (e.g. Passione) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 2010?


May 22, 2010 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2010 can also be written as 5/22/2010 in the US and as 22/5/2010 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2010:

  • Air india express flight 812 crashes into the runway at mangalore international airport, india. 158 people are killed and 8 others are left behind.
  • The cause of the crash is being investigated. the black box from the flight is found.
  • Eight passengers survived the crash.
  • Apa, a nepalese sherpa mountain runner, holds the record for climbing mount everest higher than anyone else. he now reaches the summit for a 20th time.
  • 36 people have died in cyclone laila, an andhra pradesh storm that was the most severe to hit india in 14 years.
  • Two men were arrested by irish authorities and thwarted a major dissident bomb plot.
  • Afghan police seize hundreds of rockets that were hidden in the outskirts kabul.
  • A clash between somali militias and ethiopian troops who crossed the somaliland border has resulted in at least 13 deaths.
  • Campaigning ends ahead of tomorrow's ethiopian general elections.
  • Abbott laboratories acquires piramal healthcare in india, making it the largest indian drug-maker.
  • 100 maoists armed with guns storm sheohar and set fire to market buildings, killing five people.
  • Willie walsh, chief executive of british airways, is confronted by protestors who storm the acas headquarters in london.
  • Launch vehicle "ariane 5" completes its 50th mission and places two large telecommunications satellites into orbit.
  • Inter milan defeated bayern munich 2-0 in the 2010 uefa champions league final to win their first major european title, since 1965.
  • Three weeks before the tournament starts, more than 74,000 south african football fans attended the soccer city's first match.
  • Jordan romero, a thirteen-year-old american, becomes the youngest person ever to climb mount everest.
  • Blackpool football club defeated cardiff city football club by a score of 3-2 in the 2010 finals of the football league championship playoffs. this was to ensure that "the largest windfall in global sports" is guaranteed from one event.
  • After a lacerating his liver, shane duffy, republic of ireland's defender, has life-saving surgery in dublin.
  • Nicolaus copernicus is reburied in poland from an unmarked grave.
  • To mark the international day for biological diversity, a variety of activities are held across the uk.
  • Air india express flight 802: air india express flight 802 crashes near mangalore international airport. (aviation safety network (al jazeera), (cnn), (bbc) an investigation into the crash's cause is underway. the black box of the flight has been located. only eight people survived the crash.
  • Air india express flight 812 crashes with 166 passengers near mangalore international airport.
  • Yesterday's car bomb attack on a diyala market killed 30 people.
  • Texas education agency makes controversial changes to texas' public school curriculum. they include dropping coverage of thomas jefferson, an enlightenment thinker, and suggesting that the united nations is a "threat" to freedom. the proposal to refer the slave trade to the "atlantic triangleular trade" was not implemented.
  • Air india express flight 812, a boeing 737 crashes over a cliff upon landing at mangalore, india, killing 158 of 166 people on board, becoming the deadliest crash involving a boeing 737 until the crash of lion air flight 610.

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

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Cordoba : 3 - 0
  • Cartagena - Levante : 3 - 5
  • Castellon - Huesca : 1 - 2
  • Celta - Las Palmas : 1 - 0
  • Elche - Girona : 4 - 0
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May 22, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 22, 2010 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 02:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 28, 2010 while the next full moon would come on May 27, 2010.

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Who was born on May 22, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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


You are 13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 28 days old,

or 725 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5081 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 2010.

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 22, 2010:

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Dub Taylor

    Former Governor and Congressman with a strong conservative stance.

  • Gentle Giant

    A professional wrestler known for his gentle demeanor and massive size.

  • Kripa Shankar

    Noted playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Martin Gardner

    American mathematician, cryptographer, and author (b. 1914).

  • Howard Post
  • Antonio Marcellini
  • Buz Lukens
  • Jacques Geninasca
  • Italo Celoro
  • Alain Métayer

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Philip Roth

    Philip Roth was an American novelist who is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

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


Holidays on May 22, 2010:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2010:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2010:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 17th and May 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2010 was Not Afraid by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Not Afraid youtube
  2. - OMG
  3. - Nothin' On You
  4. - Break Your Heart
  5. - Airplanes

May 22, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  2. - Everything To Me
  3. - Over
  4. - My Chick Bad
  5. - Rude Boy youtube

May 22, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2010 was Nina Bonita by Chino & Nacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

May 22, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 17th and May 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina Bonita
  2. - Al Menos
  3. - Te Pido Perdon
  4. - Ando Bien Pedo
  5. - El Enamorado

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May 22, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2010 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

How to Train Your Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders

Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson

Country: United States of America

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

May 22, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Passione

Passione

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Turturro

Universal Dead

Universal Dead

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Vernon Mortensen

How the Universe Works

How the Universe Works

Release year: 2010

Starring: Mike Rowe, Michelle Thaller, Hakeem Oluseyi, Phil Plait

Country: United States of America

Las Aparicio

Las Aparicio

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Moises Ortiz-Urquidi

Open House

Open House

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

May 22, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Deliver Us From Evil by David Baldacci

Deliver Us From Evil

By:

David Baldacci, the #1 bestselling author for The Whole Truth, First Family, and DELIVER US from EVIL, brings you his most timely and surprising thriller. Evan Waller is a monster.

Tell-All by Chuck Palahniuk

Tell-All

By:

Hazie Coogan has been caring for Katherine "Miss Kathie", a veteran of multiple marriages and career comebacks as well as cosmetic surgery, for decades.

My Fair Lazy by Jen Lancaster

My Fair Lazy

By:

Jen Lancaster has been followed by readers through her job loss, life in a poor city, weight loss attempts and 1980s nostalgia. Jen now chronicles her attempts to attain cultural enlightenment with hilarious missteps.

The 9th Judgment by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

The 9th Judgment

By:

Marcus Dowling, an A-list actor, is attacked by a cat burglar during a dinner party. His wife arrives at the scene to confront the thief. The situation quickly spirals out of control and leaves behind an empty safe, and a …

Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts

Savor the Moment

By:

New love is the best in the third novel by Nora Roberts, #1 New York Times bestselling author.

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

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

AvaGlide

AvaGlide

Platform: Xbox 360 (Xbox Live)

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Haiku Interactive

Attack of the Movies 3D

Attack of the Movies 3D

Platform: Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Rail shooter

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

101-in-1 Sports Party Megamix

101-in-1 Sports Party Megamix

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: EU Nordcurrent; NA Atlus

Crafting Mama

Crafting Mama

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

Publisher: JP Square Enix; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel

Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar Ciel

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Role-playing video game

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 2010?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2010?

On May 22, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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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 May 2010?

May 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 2010 calendar looked like.

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