July 4, 2010 Independence Day (USA)

July 4, 2010, was a Sunday. It was 14 years, 5 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 4, 2010:

United States: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry
United Kingdom: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 4, 2010

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

California Gurls - Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
OMG - Usher Featuring will.i.am
Airplanes - B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams
Billionaire - Travie McCoy Featuring Bruno Mars
Find Your Love - Drake

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.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" was at the top of the box office on July 4, 2010.

Facts

Independence Day 2010 was 5,285 days ago. Approximately 176 months have passed. It was the 185th day of 2010, in week 26. 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 59 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 4, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, July 4, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

America is celebrating the 4th of July, which means that fireworks are being set off and families are holding barbeques together. The summer of 2010 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. The song "California Gurls" by Katy Perry is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 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. In South Africa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place and stadiums are being filled with the sound of vuvuzelas. Socialite Paris Hilton is in the news after being escorted out of a World Cup game in South Africa for smoking marijuana.

A Youtube video of Paul "Bear" Vasquez' ecstatic reaction to a Double Rainbow has become an Internet sensation. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Lance Cade, Giant Gonzalez, Denise Borino-Quinn, and Leslie Nielsen would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Psych", "RuPaul's Drag Race", "Glee", and "Sherlock".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "League of Legends", "Left 4 Dead 2", and "Metro 2033". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Curious George", and "Horrid Henry". Popular toys at the moment include Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, Clipo Creativity Table, Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls, and the KidiZoom Camera.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 4, 2010, will have the star sign Cancer.
Zodiac Element: Water.
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: July 4, 2010 falls under the Woodpecker.
Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 4, 2010.

Double Rainbow
A video called "Double Rainbow" by Paul "Bear" Vasquez was going viral around this time. The video, which was originally uploaded in January 2010, picked up millions of views after talk show host Jimmy Kimmel tweeted about it on July 3rd, 2010.
Mel Gibson's racist rant
In July of 2010, a controversial phone recording of actor Mel Gibson was released. During the phone call, Gibson can be heard telling Oksana Grigorieva that it would be her own fault if she got "raped by a pack of n*ggers."
Talking Tom Cat
A new app called "Talking Tom Cat" was released on the iTunes App Store during the summer of 2010. The app consisted of a 3D cat called Tom, who would repeat what the user said in a high-pitched voice.
Toy Story 3
The film "Toy Story 3" was being shown in movie theaters at the time. The movie went on to gross over $1.1 billion dollars.
A new Karate Kid film is showing at movie theaters
In June and July of 2010, the martial arts film "The Karate Kid" was showing at movie theaters. The film starred Will Smith's son Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a 12-year-old boy who moves from Detroit to Beijing with his widowed mother.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place in South Africa
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was taking place in South Africa at this time. The competition was won by Spain after they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.
Vuvuzelas
Everyone was talking about the incessant buzzing of the vuvuzela instrument, which was being heard during World Cup games in South Africa.
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
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
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?
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
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was named the Time Person of the Year for 2010.
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
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
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" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2010.
Hipsters
The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
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
English singer Cheryl Cole was named FHM's sexiest woman in both 2009 and 2010.
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
A dance music genre called dubstep began to take off in 2009 and 2010.
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 quickly became the norm during this time, as flat-screen televisions were starting to fall in price.

Personality traits

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 4, 2010.

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.
June 30, 2010:
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) is released in cinemas.
• The Alpha version of Minecraft is released.
• Soccer: David Silva joins Manchester City.
July 1, 2010: Soccer: Roy Hodgson becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
July 3, 2010: Brock Lesnar defeats Shane Carwin via submission at UFC 116.
This date: July 4, 2010
July 8, 2010: The Decision: LeBron James announces that he will be leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami Heat.
July 9, 2010:
• The animated comedy movie Despicable Me (2010) is released.
• Former soccer player Paul Gascoigne appears at a stand-off between British police and a fugitive called Raoul Moat.
• The film "Predators" is released in movie theaters.
July 11, 2010: Spain win the World Cup after defeating The Netherlands 1-0.
July 13, 2010: The final episode of reality TV show "The Hills" is aired.
July 16, 2010:
• The film Inception (2010) is released in cinemas.
• Former US State Department employee Kendall Myers is sentenced to life in prison for spying for Cuba.
• "Baby" by Justin Bieber becomes the most viewed video on YouTube.
July 18, 2010: Google releases the Nexus One smartphone.
July 19, 2010: NBA player Lorenzen Wright is shot dead in Memphis, Tennessee.
July 20, 2010:
• Actress Lindsay Lohan is sentenced to 90 days in jail for a parole violation.
• The YouTube channel for CaptainSparklez is founded.
• Bruno Mars releases his single "Just the Way You Are".
July 23, 2010: The boy band One Direction is formed by Simon Cowell on The X Factor.
July 25, 2010: The Afghan War documents leak is published by Wikileaks.
July 27, 2010:
• The sci-fi strategy game "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" is released.
• The MMO video game "Need for Speed: World Online" is released.
July 28, 2010: Bed Intruder: An interview with Antoine Dodson goes viral on the Internet.

TV shows in 2010

Television shows that people were watching in July 2010:

Luther

Sherlock

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

Spartacus

Blue Mountain State

Jersey Shore

White Collar

Modern Family

Community

The Vampire Diaries

16 and Pregnant

Glee

Kids TV shows on July 4, 2010

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

Pretty Little Liars

Adventure Time

Good Luck Charlie

Victorious

Team Umizoomi

Big Time Rush

Glee

Sonny with a Chance

The Suite Life on Deck

Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

The iPad

ZhuZhu Pets

The KidiZoom Camera

Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig

Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls

Playmobil Horse Farm

Pixos Super Studio

Clipo Creativity Table

Crayola Color Wonder Magic Brush

Star Wars AT-TE Walker

Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker

Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2010.

Red Dead Redemption

Alan Wake

God of War III

Metro 2033

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Heavy Rain

Mass Effect 2

Left 4 Dead 2

Assassin's Creed II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

League of Legends

Borderlands

Were you born on July 4, 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 July 4, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 4.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Author Deceased
Born on July 4, 1804
He was not alive on this date.

Calvin Coolidge

US President Deceased
Born on July 4, 1872
He was not alive on this date.

Mike Sorrentino

Television personality
Born on July 4, 1982
He turned 28 on this day in 2010.

Melissa Barrera

Actress
Born on July 4, 1990
She turned 20 on this day in 2010.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 4:

Independence Day (USA)

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 4, 2010.

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on July 4, 2010 was most likely conceived around October 11, 2009.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 4, 2010 is close to March 27, 2011.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 4, 2010:

5,285 days have passed since this date.
755 weeks have passed.
456,627,600 seconds have passed since July 4, 2010.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 532,732,200 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 235,619,841,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 76,104,600 times.
You have taken approximately 39,269,974 steps. That's roughly 17,453 miles.
5,479,531 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

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Facts

Take me back to July 4, 2010

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Double Rainbow

Mel Gibson's racist rant

Talking Tom Cat

Toy Story 3

A new Karate Kid film is showing at movie theaters

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place in South Africa

Vuvuzelas

Lady Antebellum - "Need You Now"

2010 in music

The highest paid celebrities in 2010

Who were the best NBA players in 2010?

Time Person of the Year 2010

Best soccer players in the world

2010 in movies

Video rental stores are closing down

The King's Speech

Hipsters

World economic crisis

Cheryl Cole

Smartphones are becoming popular

Dubstep

DVD sales are plummeting

HD TV becomes the norm