What happened on Sunday August 08, 2010?

Here's what happened on August 08, 2010:

• Deadly mudslide in Gansu, China On August 8, 2010, a mudslide in Gansu province, China, resulted in significant casualties and destruction. The disaster was attributed to heavy rainfall, which caused the mudslide to bury homes and infrastructure. source: bbc.com
• 2010 Pakistan floods The 2010 Pakistan floods began on August 8, 2010, leading to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the country's history. Millions were displaced, and the floods caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture. source: bbc.com
• Elena Kagan joins Supreme Court On August 8, 2010, Elena Kagan was officially sworn in as the 112th Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Her appointment marked a significant moment in U.S. judicial history, as she became the fourth woman to serve on the Court. source: nytimes.com
• Moscow Embassies Evacuate During Russian Wildfires Multiple countries evacuated embassy staff from Moscow due to unprecedented wildfires, marking Russia's hottest year on record and highlighting the severe environmental challenges faced by the nation.
• Mexico's Drug Policy Discussion Mexican President Felipe Calderón called for a national dialogue on potential drug legalization, signaling a potential shift in the country's approach to drug policy and addressing ongoing narcotics-related challenges.
• Apple Engineer Leaves Over iPhone 4 Antenna Issues Mark Papermaster, the engineer responsible for the iPhone, departed Apple Inc. amid significant controversy surrounding the iPhone 4's antenna design and performance problems.
• World Sauna Championships Cancelled After Fatal Incident Officials permanently discontinued the World Sauna Championships following the tragic death of Russian competitor Vladimir Ladyzhenskiy, emphasizing athlete safety concerns in extreme endurance competitions.

Events in 2010

August 08, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 2010

August 08, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Gent - Genk : 0 - 4
• Germinal - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Montpellier - Bordeaux : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Sheffield United : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Feyenoord - Utrecht : 3 - 1
• Groningen - Ajax : 2 - 2
• NAC Breda - AZ Alkmaar : 1 - 1
• Vitesse - Den Haag : 3 - 1

August 08, 2010 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2010 can also be written as 8/8/2010 in the US and as 8/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 2010:

• Patricia Neal

  Patricia Neal was an American actress known for her distinguished career in film, television, and theatre. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Hud' (1963), and was notable for her performances in movies such as 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' (1951) and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961). [bio]

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August 08, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Katy Perry - California Gurls
3. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
4. B.o.B. - Airplanes
5. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

August 08, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2010 was Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) by Alicia Keys, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Drake - Find Your Love
4. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride
5. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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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 08, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 2010 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 07:36 pm.

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 08, 2010

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Someone born on August 08, 2010 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 26 days old,

or 816 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5717 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 2010?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2010.

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