What happened on Tuesday August 24, 2010?

Here's what happened on August 24, 2010:

• Battle of Mogadishu The Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Black Hawk Down, was a significant military engagement in Somalia. It involved U.S. forces and resulted in heavy casualties, highlighting the complexities of U.S. involvement in the region. source: bbc.com
• Mass sexual violence in Congo Reports emerged detailing widespread sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in conflict-affected areas. The situation drew international condemnation and calls for action to protect vulnerable populations. source: un.org
• US military drawdown in Iraq On August 24, 2010, the United States reduced its military presence in Iraq to below 50,000 troops, marking the lowest foreign troop count since the 2003 Iraq War. This drawdown was part of a broader plan to end combat operations by August 31, 2010, and transition to a civilian-led effort. The remaining forces were tasked with training and advising Iraqi security forces, conducting counter-terrorism operations, and protecting ongoing U.S. civilian and military efforts. source: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov
• Mass Killing of Immigrants in Mexico In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants were brutally murdered by the Los Zetas criminal organization, a tragic event highlighting the extreme dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross borders. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Yemeni Al-Qaeda Crackdown A significant displacement occurred in Lawdar, a southern Yemeni city, where approximately 80,000 people fled due to intense clashes between Al-Qaeda-linked forces and government troops, demonstrating the ongoing regional instability.
• Henan Airlines Flight 8387 Crash A devastating aviation accident occurred at Yichun Lindu Airport in Heilongjiang, China, where Henan Airlines Flight 8387 crashed, resulting in 44 fatalities out of 96 passengers, marking a significant air safety incident. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Agni Air Flight 101 Crash Agni Air Flight 101 crashed near Shikharpur, Makwanpur, Nepal, resulting in the tragic loss of all 14 people on board, underscoring the challenges of aviation safety in mountainous regions. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Stem Cell Research Legal Battle The U.S. Department of Justice announced its intention to appeal a federal judge's decision blocking President Barack Obama's executive order to expand embryonic stem cell research, highlighting ongoing scientific and ethical debates.

Events in 2010

August 24, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 2010

August 24, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2010:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $58.96
• Apple AAPL: opens at $242.67
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.09
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.21

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2010:

• 1 USD = 84.12 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0609 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.0316 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.7976 CNY
• 1 EUR = 106.26 JPY

August 24, 2010: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crawley Town - Bath City : 2 - 1
• Darlington - Grimsby : 0 - 1
• Gateshead - Fleetwood Town : 0 - 2
• Hayes & Yeading - Forest Green : 3 - 4
• Histon - Eastbourne Borough : 1 - 1

August 24, 2010 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2010 can also be written as 8/24/2010 in the US and as 24/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

Famous people died on August 24, 2010:

• Satoshi Kon
• William Bart Saxbe

Famous people who died in 2010

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
2. Taio Cruz - Dynamite
3. Katy Perry - California Gurls
4. Enrique Iglesias - I Like It
5. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

August 24, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.

1. Usher - There Goes My Baby
2. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
3. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - Miss Me
4. Nicki Minaj - Your Love
5. Chris Brown Featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall - Deuces

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 2010 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 07:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Sep 23, 2010.

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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 2010

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Someone born on August 24, 2010 is:

15 years 7 months old,

or 187 months and 10 days old,

or 814 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5701 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2010?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2010.

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