Friday October 29, 2010: on this day

October 29, 2010 was the 302nd day of the year 2010, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 29, 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 October 29, 2010, who was born and died on October 29, 2010, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 2010, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A G6 by Far*East Movement), movies (e.g. Avatar, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Eva Luna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 2010 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 2010?


October 29, 2010 was a Friday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2010 can also be written as 10/29/2010 in the US and as 29/10/2010 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2010 in October 2010 calendar

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October 29, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2010:

  • George w. bush's memoir reveals that he believed united airlines flight 93 was shot down in the attacks of september 11, 2001.
  • Israeli soldiers use sound grenades and tear gas to stop protest rallies in the west bank against israel's annexation. norwegian politicians torunnkanutte husvik, and stine renate haiheim attend the events.
  • Balad ruz is the northernmost town in baghdad where a suicide bomber with an explosives belt has killed at least 21 people, most of them shiites.
  • In a raid in tajikistan, at least one militant islamist from the banned islamic movement of uzbekistan was killed.
  • Helicopter gunships strike militant hideouts in orakzai tribal area of pakistan, killing 20 militants and wounding six more.
  • Nine mexican police officers were killed in an ambush by drug cartels in jalisco, continuing the recent violence linked to the mexican drug war.
  • A group of saboteurs attacked an oil pipeline in nigeria's niger delta. they shut down crude oil production by 4,000 barrels per day.
  • After fighting that left 60,000 people homeless, al-shabaab militants took control of the town at the border between somalia and ethiopia from pro-government forces.
  • Russian and american forces launch their first joint operation against drugs in afghanistan.
  • Two shots are fired by north korea at south korean military units at kwacheon, south korea.
  • 22 people have been killed in the suicide bombing attack on a cafe in diyala governorate, iraq.
  • Security alert in the united kingdom, united states
  • After suspicious packages were discovered on yemeni flights, law enforcement officials in the uk as well as the us are on alert. dubai discovered a similar package.
  • United states investigators sweep cargo aircrafts at newark liberty airport (usa) and philadelphia international airport (usa).
  • Kings of leon announced as the headliner for the 30th anniversary of ireland’s slane concert to be held at slane castle, may 2011.
  • Wikimedia, which is the creator of wikipedia online encyclopedia, intends to open india's first non-us office as it seeks indian culture's open internet culture. the group told afp.
  • Japan's securities and exchange surveillance commission and tokyo stock exchange are investigating recent trading activity in japan due to claims of insider trading prior to new shares being issued by japanese companies.
  • A u.s. court of appeals upholds the conviction of conrad black for one fraud count and one obstruction-of-justice charge, while reversing two other fraud counts on the basis of a supreme court decision last year.
  • Indonesian tsunami
  • With 394 people dead and 312 missing, the death toll from indonesia's tsunami has risen to 394. (bbc),
  • Technical problems or vandalism have prevented nine of 23 sensors buoys off indonesia's coast from the indian ocean tsunami warning system from working.
  • As new cases of haitian cholera are reported closer to the capital port-au-prince, the death toll has risen to 300.
  • After a blast at a sichuan coal mine, china, seven people were killed and one was injured.
  • 2010 atlantic hurricane season: tropical storm shary strengthens and is near bermuda, while tropical storm tomas forms in the caribbean sea.
  • According to a letter sent to the european union, iran said it was ready to resume international negotiations over its nuclear program at a time and place that is convenient for both sides.
  • At a summit held in brussels, belgium over two days, european union leaders agreed to reform the treaty of lisbon in order to maintain member state budget deficits in line.
  • Geoengineering experiments and projects are prohibited by the un convention on biological diversity.
  • A judge in america ruled that a six-year-old girl may be sued for negligence following a crash with an elderly woman riding a four-year old bicycle.
  • Aung san suu kyi's lawyers appeal to the supreme court in burma against her house arrest.
  • Authorities from israel have closed gaza's crossings for the weekend.
  • R. l. stine's the haunting hour series: the series is available on the hub
  • Nato will likely reduce its kosovo peacekeeping force by half, in recognition of a better security situation.
  • Security alert in the united kingdom & united states: after suspicious packages were discovered on yemeni flights, law enforcement officials in the uk & the us are on alert. dubai was the recipient of a similar package. (bbc news/cnn)united states investigators sweep cargo aircrafts at newark liberty airport (newark liberty airport) and philadelphia international airport (philadelphia international airport).
  • The parliament of new zealand has successfully amended new zealand's labour laws as part of a deal made with warner bros. in order to continue production of the hobbit.
  • Teliasonera's nepal subsidiary ncell announced that eight 3g wireless transmitters were installed on the trail to mount everest base camps. the coverage reached the summit.
  • British airways announces a half-year profit in the amount of ps158m. this is the first time this has happened in two years.
  • German rail operator db fernverkehr conducts a test ride of their intercity-express train within the channel tunnel with passengers aboard.
  • Indonesian tsunami: 394 people have died in the tsunami, with 312 more still missing. (bbc), cnn
  • Rescuers found three bodies at an antarctica helicopter crash site. one fourth remains missing.
  • Japan and china hold talks to discuss a dispute over maritime territory.
  • For posting abusive and malicious messages on facebook memorial pages, including one for jade goody, a british tv star, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
  • Nestor kirchner is laid to rest amid an outpouring in grief in argentina.

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October 29, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 29, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $66.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $304.23
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $140.90

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 80.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0192 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9823 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6717 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.1 JPY

October 29, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Inter : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Kortrijk : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Freiburg : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Union Berlin : 1 - 2
  • Frankfurt FSV - Paderborn : 2 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 2
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October 29, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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October 29, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 2010 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Nov 21, 2010.

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Who was born on October 29, 2010?


Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 2010: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 28 days old,

or 704 weeks

or 4928 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 2010.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2010?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 2010.

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October 29, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 2010:

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

  • Bernard Musson
  • Cecilia Sacchi
  • Takeshi Shudō
  • Roberto Schisano
  • George Hickenlooper
  • Primo Marzi
  • Gresham Sykes
  • Ronnie Clayton
  • Marcelino Camacho
  • Takeshi Shudo (首藤 剛志)

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 2010: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 2010:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 2010:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2010 was Like A G6 by Far*East Movement, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 2010: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A G6
  2. - Just The Way You Are
  3. - Just A Dream
  4. - Only Girl (In The World)
  5. - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

October 29, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2010 was Deuces by Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 2010: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Deuces
  2. - Bottoms Up
  3. - Can't Be Friends
  4. - Holding You Down (Goin In Circles)
  5. - Love All Over Me

October 29, 2010: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 2010 was Nina De Mi Corazon by La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 29, 2010: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 29, 2010 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Nina De Mi Corazon
  2. - I Like It
  3. - Danza Kuduro
  4. - Corazon Sin Cara
  5. - Al Diablo Lo Nuestro

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October 29, 2010: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 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

The Social Network

The Social Network

Release year: 2010

Directed by: David Fincher

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara

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

October 29, 2010: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

Gigantic

Gigantic

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Matt Aselton

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Outsourced

Outsourced

Release year: 2010

Directed by: John Jeffcoat

Nikita

Nikita

Release year: 2010

Country: United States of America

October 29, 2010: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 2010 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bad Blood by John Sandford

Bad Blood

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Two bodies in two days. One is murder. One is murder. The other is suicide. Virgil Flowers had no idea that he would be drawn into the dark history of the Virgil Flowers.

The Last Boy by Jane Leavy

The Last Boy

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Jane Leavy, a bestselling sports writer, continues her New York Times bestseller Sandy Koufax's story on baseball legend Mickey Mantle.

Conversations With Myself by Nelson Mandela

Conversations With Myself

By:

"[Nelson Mandela] did so much to make his country and the world a better place that it is difficult to imagine the past several decades without him."

The Reversal by Michael Connelly

The Reversal

By:

Mickey Haller, a long-serving defense attorney, is being recruited to prosecute the high profile retrial in a child murder case. Jason Jessup, the convicted murderer, has been released after 24 years imprisonment.

Worth Dying For by Lee Child

Worth Dying For

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The corn country of Nebraska is in grave danger. . . Jack Reacher walks straight into it. He is first beaten by the Duncans, a local clan which has terrorized an entire county.

October 29, 2010: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 2010 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Age of Hammer Wars

Age of Hammer Wars

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation 3

Genre: Action, arcade

Publisher: iSquared Games

Cladun: This is an RPG

Cladun: This is an RPG

Platform: PlayStation Portable (PlayStation Store)

Genre: Action, role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Blaster Master: Overdrive

Blaster Master: Overdrive

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Run and gun, Platform game

Publisher: Gaijinworks

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)

Banzai Rabbit

Banzai Rabbit

Platform: iOS

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Who was the US President on October 29, 2010?

On October 29, 2010 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 2010?

On October 29, 2010 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 2010?

On October 29, 2010 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 2010?

October 2010 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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