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January 1, 2010 New Year's Day

January 1, 2010, was a Friday. It was 14 years, 11 months, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

January 1, 2010
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on January 1, 2010:

  • United States: "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys
  • United Kingdom: "The Climb" by Joe McElderry

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 1, 2010

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Empire State Of Mind - Jay-Z + Alicia Keys
  • TiK ToK - Ke$ha
  • Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
  • Replay - Iyaz
  • Fireflies - Owl City
Play the top singles 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.
Avatar

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Avatar" was at the top of the box office on January 1, 2010.

Facts

New Year's Day 2010 occurred 5,469 days ago. Approximately 182 months have passed. It was the 1st day of 2010, in week 53. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on January 1, 2010, are now 14 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 61 seasons of weather since then.

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Discussion about this date:

keiron hill

David Tennant regenerates into Matt Smith in Doctor Who. Vauxhall announced that the Insignia was becoming popular.
Posted on Feb 28, 2023 10:39

ly0nn3

I had the stomach bug that day, so I missed the Tennant to Smith regeneration on Doctor Who until catching it on iPlayer on my laptop the following Sunday.
Posted on Sep 25, 2023 22:08

Frequent_Carry8664

We all had so much optimism that day without not knowing what the 2010s would become.
Posted on Jun 9, 2024 17:54

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Take me back to January 1, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is January 1, 2010, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's New Year's Day, the official start of the year 2010 and a brand new decade. A lot of people are relaxing at home. Some are nursing hangovers from the night before.

In America, the song "Empire State Of Mind" by Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Climb" by Joe McElderry is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Avatar is at the top of the box office. Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Scrubs", "CSI: NY", "Eureka", and "Ugly Betty". In celebrity news, Katy Perry and Russell Brand have just become engaged. 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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Corey Haim, Chris Kanyon, Paul Gray, and Gary Coleman would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "FIFA 10", "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", "Borderlands", and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Peppa Pig", "Ben 10", and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse". Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, Clipo Creativity Table, and Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 1, 2010, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 1, 2010 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 1, 2010.

  • 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.
  • Russell Brand and Katy Perry are engaged.

    Russell Brand and Katy Perry are engaged

    At the end of 2009, it was announced that English comedian Russell Brand and singer Katy Perry were engaged. The pair had been dating for only three months.
  • Avatar is playing in theaters.

    Avatar is playing in theaters

    James Cameron's movie "Avatar" was showing in movie theaters at this time. The movie went on to gross over $2.7 Billion.
  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 1, 2010.

  • December 4, 2009:
    • Up in the Air (2009) is released.
    • TV chef Gino D'Acampo wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
    • WWE wrestler Umaga (Edward Smith Fatu, Jr.) dies from a heart attack.
  • December 11, 2009: The mobile game "Angry Birds" is released.
  • December 13, 2009: Joe McElderry wins The X Factor.
  • December 17, 2009: Avatar (2009) is released.
  • December 19, 2009:
    • Mark Hughes is sacked by Manchester City.
    • Chris Hollins and Ola Jordan are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 20, 2009:
    • YouTuber WoodysGamertag uploads his first video.
    • Actress Brittany Murphy dies from pneumonia at the age of 32.
  • December 24, 2009: The first episode of the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast is aired.
  • December 25, 2009:
    • The movie Sherlock Holmes (2009) is released.
    • Actor Charlie Sheen is arrested at his home for assaulting his wife Brooke Mueller.
  • December 26, 2009: Irish politics: TV3 report that Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
  • December 28, 2009: American musician James Owen Sullivan (The Rev) dies from an overdose.
  • December 29, 2009: Wrestler "Dr. Death" Steve Williams passes away at the age of 49 from throat cancer.
  • December 31, 2009: Katy Perry and Russell Brand are engaged.
  • This date: January 1, 2010
  • January 8, 2010:
    • Paul "Bear" Vasquez uploads his viral YouTube video "Double Rainbow".
    • Irish TV channel RTE airs footage of a man slipping on ice.
  • January 11, 2010: Dr Disrespect uploads his first YouTube video.
  • January 12, 2010: An earthquake in Haiti kills over 100,000 people.
  • January 22, 2010: Conan O'Brien's final "Tonight Show" is aired.
  • January 25, 2010: 90 people are killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea after taking off in Beirut.
  • January 26, 2010:
    • The video game "Mass Effect 2" is released.
    • The United Kingdom officially exits its recession after six quarters of negative GDP growth.
  • January 27, 2010: Apple CEO Steve Jobs reveals the iPad.
  • January 29, 2010: The media reports that Chelsea defender John Terry had an extramarital affair with the ex-girlfriend of a former teammate.
  • January 31, 2010: Irish duo Jedward release their debut single "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)".
Television shows

Television shows in January 2010

Television shows that people were watching in January 2010:

TV shows from January 2010.

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
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 2010

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
The Hills
The Hills
Toys

Toys in 2010

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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
Iggle Piggle
Iggle Piggle
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 2010.

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
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 2009
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
FIFA 10 2009
FIFA 10
Halo 3: ODST 2009
Halo 3: ODST
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Farmville 2009
Farmville
Minecraft 2009
Minecraft
Pokémon Platinum 2009
Pokémon Platinum

Were you born on January 1, 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 January 1, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 1.

J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover

The first Director of the FBI Deceased
Born on January 1, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Grandmaster Flash

Grandmaster Flash

Hip Hop DJ
Born on January 1, 1958
He turned 52 on this day in 2010.

Verne Troyer

Verne Troyer

Actor Deceased
Born on January 1, 1969
He turned 41 on this day in 2010.

Ice Spice

Ice Spice

Rapper
Born on January 1, 2000
She turned 10 on this day in 2010.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on January 1:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on January 1, 2010.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown 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 January 1, 2010 was most likely conceived around April 10, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 1, 2010 is close to September 24, 2010.

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Stats for January 1, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 1, 2010:

  • 5,469 days have passed since this date.
  • 781 weeks have passed.
  • 472,521,600 seconds have passed since January 1, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 551,275,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 243,821,145,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 78,753,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 40,636,858 steps. That's roughly 18,061 miles.
  • 5,670,259 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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