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May 30, 2010 Memorial Day weekend

May 30, 2010, was a Sunday. It was 13 years, 10 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on May 30, 2010:

  • The FaZe Clan YouTube channel is created.
Song charts

Popular songs

On May 30, 2010, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Not Afraid" by Eminem
  • United Kingdom: "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B. ft Bruno Mars

The music charts on May 30, 2010

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • OMG - Usher Featuring will.i.am
  • California Gurls - Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
  • Airplanes - B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams
  • Nothin' On You - B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris
Play the top songs from 2010
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2010. Take a trip back to the peak days of Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Kesha.
Iron Man 2

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Iron Man 2".

Facts

This date was 5,072 days ago. Approximately 169 months have passed. It was the 150th day of 2010, in week 21. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 13 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 56 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 30, 2010

Let's go back to the 2010s.

It is Sunday, May 30, 2010. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2010 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. It is Memorial Day weekend in the United States. People are attending picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor gatherings to mark the beginning of summer. In America, the song "Not Afraid" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B. ft Bruno Mars is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Iron Man 2 is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.

It's 2010, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Kesha, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Eminem and Bruno Mars. The video game "Red Dead Redemption" has just been released by Rockstar. Fans of the series "Lost" are voicing their opinions about the series finale, which was recently aired on television. Notably, there are a lot of mixed reviews about the ending.

Rock fans are mourning the death of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, who recently passed away at the age of 38 due to an accidental overdose. The TV shows "Law & Order" and "24" have both recently come to an end. Lee DeWyze has won the 9th season of American Idol.

In soccer, Jose Mourinho's side Inter Milan have just won the 2010 UEFA Champions League after beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the final. Following the win, it has been announced that Mourinho will be taking over as the new manager of Spanish side Real Madrid. Tributes are pouring in for actor Gary Coleman, who has passed away at the age of 42. In showbiz news, singer Shania Twain has divorced her husband Robert John Lange after 14 years of marriage.

Germany have won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Satellite" by Lena. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rue McClanahan, Lance Cade, Giant Gonzalez, and Denise Borino-Quinn would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "CSI: Miami", "Mad Men", "Gossip Girl", and "Modern Family".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia Wars", "Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars", "Farmville", and "Halo 3: ODST". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postcards from Buster", "The Backyardigans", "The Hills", and "Adventure Time". Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 3, Iggle Piggle, Playmobil Horse Farm, and ZhuZhu Pets.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 30, 2010.

  • Gary Coleman dies.

    Gary Coleman dies

    On May 28th, 2010, former child actor Gary Coleman passed away at the age of 42. Coleman was best known for his role as Arnold Jackson in the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes".
  • The final episode of LOST is aired.

    The final episode of LOST is aired

    On May 23rd, 2010, the popular television series "LOST" came to an end. Notably, there were mixed reactions to the show's finale.
  • Eurovision 2010.

    Eurovision 2010

    The 2010 Eurovision song contest was held in Oslo, Norway. Germany won the contest with the song "Satellite" by Lena.
  • Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"

    Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"

    The song "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum won a Grammy for 2010's Record of the Year.
  • 2010 in music.

    2010 in music

    Popular music artists in 2010 included Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Eminem, Jason Derulo, Taio Cruz, Enrique Iglesias, Nelly, Taylor Swift, Usher, Mike Posner, B.o.B, Jay-Z, La Roux and Bruno Mars.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2010.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2010

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2010 were Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, James Cameron, Lady Gaga, Tiger Woods, Britney Spears, U2, Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp and Madonna.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2010?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2010?

    In 2010, the best NBA players were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar'e Stoudemire, Deron Williams, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol, Tim Duncan, Andrew Bogut, Joe Johnson and Brandon Roy.
  • Time Person of the Year 2010.

    Time Person of the Year 2010

    Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was named the Time Person of the Year for 2010.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2010, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Wesley Sneijder, Diego Forlán, Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, David Villa, Didier Drogba, Xabi Alonso and Carles Puyol.
  • 2010 in movies.

    2010 in movies

    Movies that hit the big screen in 2010 included the likes of Toy Story 3, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, Inception, Shrek Forever After, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Iron Man 2, Tangled, Despicable Me, How to Train Your Dragon, The Social Network, Shutter Island, Black Swan and 127 Hours.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • The King's Speech.

    The King's Speech

    "The King's Speech" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2010.
  • Facebook users are playing Farmville.

    Facebook users are playing Farmville

    The social media game "Farmville" had just been released on Facebook. The game continued to grow until March 2010, when its userbase reached its peak. If you were a Facebook user around this time, then you'll probably remember how your friends used to spam you with invites to the game.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • World economic crisis.

    World economic crisis

    Most countries were still reeling from the 2008 global economic crisis. Unemployment increased, property prices fell, the stock market struggled, and bailouts became a favorite tool to keep struggling countries afloat.
  • Cheryl Cole.

    Cheryl Cole

    English singer Cheryl Cole was named FHM's sexiest woman in both 2009 and 2010.
  • Smartphones are becoming popular.

    Smartphones are becoming popular

    Smartphones with touchscreens and 3G Internet capabilities started replacing the "dumber" push-button cellphones of the past. Up until this point, companies had focused on making phones that were smaller and more compact. However, rising mobile Internet usage and the introduction of higher-quality cameras started to reverse this trend. As a result, phones started getting larger.
  • Dubstep.

    Dubstep

    A dance music genre called dubstep began to take off in 2009 and 2010.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.
  • HD TV becomes the norm.

    HD TV becomes the norm

    HD TV quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 30, 2010.

  • April 30, 2010:
    • Irish presenter Gerry Ryan dies at the age of 53.
    • University student David Kernell is found guilty of hacking the emails of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin back in 2008.
  • May 1, 2010:
    • Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Shane Mosley via unanimous decision.
    • Shannan Gilbert goes missing in Oak Beach, Long Island.
  • May 2, 2010: Irish politics: Opinion polls show that Labour are more popular than Fianna Fail.
  • May 4, 2010: The British crime thriller series "Luther" premieres on BBC One.
  • May 5, 2010: Anti-austerity protests begin in Greece.
  • May 6, 2010:
    • The Conservative Party become the largest party in the 2010 United Kingdom general election.
    • Flash crash: The stock market collapses and then rebounds in less than an hour.
  • May 7, 2010:
    • The film Iron Man 2 (2010) is released.
    • Katy Perry releases her single "California Gurls", featuring Snoop Dogg.
    • Shakira releases the official FIFA World Cup 2010 anthem "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)".
  • May 9, 2010: Chelsea win the Premier League title after defeating Wigan 8-0 on the final day of the season.
  • May 10, 2010: UK politics: Gordon Brown announces that he will be stepping down as leader of the Labour Party.
  • May 14, 2010: The Aviva Stadium is opened in Dublin, Ireland.
  • May 15, 2010: Chelsea win the FA Cup final after beating Portsmouth 1-0.
  • May 18, 2010: The video game "Red Dead Redemption" is released.
  • May 21, 2010: Shrek Forever After (2010) is released in movie theaters.
  • May 22, 2010:
    • Inter Milan win the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final after defeating Bayern Munich 2-0.
    • 158 people are killed after Air India Express Flight 812 crashes while landing in Mangalore, India.
  • May 23, 2010: The last episode of Lost is aired.
  • May 24, 2010:
    • The television show "Law & Order" comes to an end after nearly 20 years.
    • The series finale of 24 is aired.
    • Slipknot bassist Paul Gray dies from an accidental overdose at the age of 38.
  • May 26, 2010:
    • Lee DeWyze wins the 9th season of American Idol.
    • Real Madrid sack manager Manuel Pellegrini.
  • May 28, 2010:
    • Football: It is announced that Jose Mourinho will become the next manager of Real Madrid.
    • Child star Gary Coleman passes away at the age of 42.
    • The final episode of "The Tyra Banks Show" is aired on television.
  • May 29, 2010:
    • Actor Dennis Hopper dies from cancer at the age of 74.
    • Rashad Evans defeats Quinton Jackson at UFC 114.
  • This date: May 30, 2010
  • May 31, 2010:
    • Football: Jose Mourinho becomes the new manager of Real Madrid.
    • Flotilla incident: Nine activists are killed after Israeli soldiers raid a flotilla that is headed for Gaza.
  • June 1, 2010: Rapper Nicki Minaj releases her debut single "Your Love".
  • June 3, 2010:
    • Football: Liverpool sack manager Rafael Benitez.
    • "Maude" and "The Golden Girls" actress Rue McClanahan dies after suffering from a brain hemorrhage.
  • June 4, 2010:
    • 7-year-old Kyron Horman goes missing from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.
    • Irish politics: An expenses scandal forces Fianna Fáil Senator Larry Butler to resign the party whip.
  • June 5, 2010: Irish politics: An expenses scandal forces Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely to resign the party whip.
  • June 6, 2010: Long Island serial killer: Megan Waterman goes missing after leaving the Holiday Inn Express in Hauppauge.
  • June 9, 2010: Comedian James Corden and actor Sir Patrick Stewart have an onstage "spat" during the 2010 Glamour Awards.
  • June 11, 2010:
    • The 2010 FIFA World Cup starts in South Africa.
    • The A-Team (2010), starring Liam Neeson, is released in cinemas.
    • The Karate Kid (2010), starring Jaden Smith, is released in cinemas.
    • Irish politics: Opinion polls show that Labour are the most popular party in Ireland.
  • June 14, 2010: Irish politics: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny sacks Richard Bruton due to a leadership challenge.
  • June 16, 2010: AOL sell social networking website Bebo to Criterion Capital Partners.
  • June 17, 2010: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2010 NBA Finals after they defeat the Boston Celtics 4-3.
  • June 18, 2010:
    • Toy Story 3 (2010) is released.
    • Rapper Eminem releases his album "Recovery".
  • June 24, 2010: Labor leader Julia Gillard becomes the first female Prime Minister of Australia following the resignation of Kevin Rudd.
  • June 25, 2010: The comedy movie Grown Ups (2010) is released.
  • June 26, 2010: The "Talking Tom Cat" app is released on the Apple App Store.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 30, 2010, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 30, 2010 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
Television shows

TV shows in 2010

In May 2010, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from May 2010.

Luther
Luther
Sherlock
Sherlock
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Spartacus
Spartacus
Blue Mountain State
Blue Mountain State
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
16 and Pregnant
16 and Pregnant
Glee
Glee
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 30, 2010

If you were a kid on May 30, 2010, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious

Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
Sonny with a Chance
Sonny with a Chance
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2010

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

The iPad
The iPad
ZhuZhu Pets
ZhuZhu Pets
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls
Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls
Playmobil Horse Farm
Playmobil Horse Farm
Pixos Super Studio
Pixos Super Studio
Clipo Creativity Table
Clipo Creativity Table
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Brush
Crayola Color Wonder Magic Brush
Star Wars AT-TE Walker
Star Wars AT-TE Walker
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House
Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2010.

Red Dead Redemption 2010
Red Dead Redemption
Alan Wake 2010
Alan Wake
God of War III 2010
God of War III
Metro 2033 2010
Metro 2033
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 2010
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Heavy Rain 2010
Heavy Rain
Mass Effect 2 2010
Mass Effect 2
Left 4 Dead 2 2009
Left 4 Dead 2
Assassin's Creed II 2009
Assassin's Creed II
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
League of Legends 2009
League of Legends
Borderlands 2009
Borderlands

Were you born on May 30, 2010?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2010.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 30, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 30.

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Voice actor Deceased
Born on May 30, 1908
He was not alive on this date.

Big L

Big L

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 30, 1974
He was not alive on this date.

Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green

Singer
Born on May 30, 1974
He turned 36 on this day in 2010.

Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard

Soccer player
Born on May 30, 1980
He turned 30 on this day in 2010.

Eddie Jamaal Griffin

Eddie Jamaal Griffin

NBA player Deceased
Born on May 30, 1982
He was not alive on this date.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on May 30, 2010.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 30, 2010 was most likely conceived around September 6, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 30, 2010 is close to February 20, 2011.

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Stats for May 30, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 30, 2010:

  • 5,072 days have passed since this date.
  • 724 weeks have passed.
  • 438,220,800 seconds have passed since May 30, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 511,257,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 226,121,932,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 73,036,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 37,686,989 steps. That's roughly 16,750 miles.
  • 5,258,650 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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