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February 8, 2010

February 8, 2010, was a Monday. It was 14 years, 9 months, and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on February 8, 2010?

  • Irish politics: Fine Gael TD George Lee resigns.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 8, 2010:

  • United States: "Tik Tok" by Kesha
  • United Kingdom: "Fireflies" by Owl City

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 8, 2010

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

  • TiK ToK - Ke$ha
  • Today Was A Fairytale - Taylor Swift
  • Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
  • BedRock - Young Money Featuring Lloyd
  • Baby - Justin Bieber 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.
Dear John

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Dear John" was at the top of the box office on February 8, 2010.

Facts

This date was 5,400 days ago. Approximately 180 months have passed. It was the 39th day of 2010, in week 06. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 14 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 60 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to February 8, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, February 8, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In America, the song "Tik Tok" by Kesha is at the top of the singles charts, while "Fireflies" by Owl City is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Dear John is at the top of the box office.

Gordon Brown 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.

Relief efforts following last month's catastrophic earthquake in Haiti are still ongoing. An Old Spice advertisement called "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like", starring Isaiah Mustafa, is extremely popular at the moment. In soccer, England manager Fabio Capello has stripped John Terry of the captaincy following revelations that he had an affair with a teammates ex-girlfriend.

The New Orleans Saints have won the Super Bowl after beating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "House", "My Super Sweet 16", and "The Office".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Batman: Arkham Asylum", "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", "League of Legends", and "Mass Effect 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Caillou", "The Backyardigans", "iCarly", and "The Suite Life on Deck". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, the PlayStation 3, Pixos Super Studio, and Playmobil Horse Farm.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 8, 2010, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 8, 2010 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 8, 2010.

  • Terry loses the England captaincy.

    Terry loses the England captaincy

    Chelsea defender John Terry was stripped of the England captaincy in early February 2010. The decision was made following allegations that Terry had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of a former teammate.
  • "Look at your man. Now back to me."

    "Look at your man. Now back to me."

    An Old Spice commercial starring Isaiah Mustafa became a huge hit in February and March 2010.
  • Mass Effect 2 is released.

    Mass Effect 2 is released

    The RPG video game "Mass Effect 2" was released by BioWare at the end of January 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.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on February 8, 2010.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to February 8, 2010.

  • 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)".
  • February 4, 2010: The Old Spice advertisement "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like", starring Isaiah Mustafa, is aired for the first time.
  • February 5, 2010: England manager Fabio Capello announces that John Terry has been removed as captain.
  • February 7, 2010:
    • Super Bowl XLIV: The New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts by 31-17 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
    • The Who perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLIV.
    • Isaiah Mustafa makes his debut in the first "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" Old Spice commercial.
  • This date: February 8, 2010
  • February 18, 2010:
    • Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud.
    • Irish politics: Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea resigns following comments he made about a brothel.
  • February 19, 2010:
    • The movie Shutter Island (2010) is released.
    • Rihanna releases the song "Rude Boy".
  • February 23, 2010:
    • The video game "Heavy Rain" is released on the PlayStation 3.
    • It is announced that Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy will be separating.
  • February 26, 2010:
    • Soccer: Premier League side Portsmouth F.C. go into administration.
    • The Icelandic Meteorological Office notices unusual seismic activity near the volcano of Eyjafjallajökull.
  • February 27, 2010:
    • The single "We No Speak Americano" is released by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP.
    • Football: Wayne Bridge refuses to shake John Terry's hand amid claims that Terry had an affair with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.
  • March 2, 2010: The game "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" is released.
  • March 5, 2010: Alice in Wonderland (2010), starring Johnny Depp, is released in cinemas.
  • March 8, 2010: Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to one year in prison for attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
  • March 10, 2010: Actor Corey Haim dies from pneumonia at the age of 38.
Television shows

TV shows in 2010

The following TV shows were popular in February 2010:

TV shows from February 2010.

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
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on February 8, 2010

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2010:

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

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

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 February 2010.

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
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

Were you born on February 8, 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 February 8, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 8.

James Dean

James Dean

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1931
He was not alive on this date.

Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Actress
Born on February 8, 1953
She turned 57 on this day in 2010.

Gary Coleman

Gary Coleman

Actor Deceased
Born on February 8, 1968
He turned 42 on this day in 2010.

The Big Show

The Big Show

Wrestler
Born on February 8, 1972
He turned 38 on this day in 2010.

Kimbo Slice

Kimbo Slice

MMA fighter Deceased
Born on February 8, 1974
He turned 36 on this day in 2010.

Seth Green

Seth Green

Actor
Born on February 8, 1974
He turned 36 on this day in 2010.

Danny Tamberelli

Danny Tamberelli

Actor
Born on February 8, 1982
He turned 28 on this day in 2010.

Bella Poarch

Bella Poarch

Internet personality
Born on February 8, 1997
She turned 13 on this day in 2010.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 8, 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 February 8, 2010 was most likely conceived around May 18, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 8, 2010 is close to November 1, 2010.

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Stats for February 8, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 8, 2010:

  • 5,400 days have passed since this date.
  • 771 weeks have passed.
  • 466,560,000 seconds have passed since February 8, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 544,320,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 240,744,960,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 77,760,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 40,124,160 steps. That's roughly 17,833 miles.
  • 5,598,720 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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