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August 2, 2010

August 2, 2010, was a Monday. It was 14 years, 3 months, and 3 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on August 2, 2010:

  • United States: "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem ft Rihanna
  • United Kingdom: "All Time Low" by The Wanted

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 2, 2010

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

  • Love The Way You Lie - Eminem Featuring Rihanna
  • California Gurls - Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
  • Airplanes - B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams
  • Dynamite - Taio Cruz
  • OMG - Usher Featuring will.i.am
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.
Inception

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Inception" was at the top of the box office on August 2, 2010.

Facts

This date was 5,209 days ago. Approximately 174 months have passed. It was the 214th day of 2010, in week 31. 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 58 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to August 2, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, August 2, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

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. In America, the song "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem ft Rihanna is at the top of the singles charts, while "All Time Low" by The Wanted is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Inception 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.

Missing NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been found shot to death near a wooded area outside of Memphis, Tennessee. A local news interview of Antoine Dodson telling people to "hide yo kids, hide yo wife, and hide yo husband" because "they rapin' err'body out here" has become an Internet sensation. The video has inspired several musical remixes, such as the "Bed Intruder Song" by The Gregory Brothers. Over 1,600 people have been killed by recent floods in Pakistan.

Jersey Shore star "Snooki" has been arrested in New Jersey for disturbing the peace. Actor Charlie Sheen has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault against his wife Brooke Mueller. The incident took place eight months previously, on Christmas Day of 2009. 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 "One Tree Hill", "The Office", "Community", and "Sherlock". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars", "Farmville", "Borderlands", and "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "The Backyardigans", "Johnny Test", and "WordGirl".

Popular toys at the moment include Iggle Piggle, Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, Pixos Super Studio, and Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 2, 2010, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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: August 2, 2010 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 2, 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.
  • 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 August 2, 2010.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 2, 2010.

  • July 3, 2010: Brock Lesnar defeats Shane Carwin via submission at UFC 116.
  • 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.
  • This date: August 2, 2010
  • August 5, 2010: Chilean miners: 33 men trapped are trapped following a cave-in at a mine near Copiapó in Chile.
  • August 6, 2010: Flux Pavilion releases the Dubstep song "I Can't Stop".
  • August 9, 2010: Eminem releases the song "Love the Way You Lie", featuring Rihanna.
  • August 12, 2010:
    • Irish crime: Rapist Larry Murphy is released from prison.
    • Soccer: Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli joins Manchester City.
  • August 13, 2010:
    • Wrestler Lance Cade dies of heart failure after mixed drug intoxication.
    • Rapper Kanye West and model Amber Rose confirm that they have split up.
  • August 19, 2010:
    • CeeLo Green releases the song "F**k You!".
    • Operation Iraqi Freedom officially ends.
  • August 24, 2010: Josie Gibson wins the 11th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • August 25, 2010:
    • Digg V4 is released.
    • 20 people die after a Filair aircraft crashes on approach to Bandundu Airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • August 30, 2010:
    • Football: Javier Mascherano joins Barcelona.
    • Internet culture: "Quit Digg Day" occurs in response to Digg's version 4 release.
Television shows

TV shows in 2010

Television shows that people were watching in August 2010:

TV shows from August 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 August 2, 2010

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

Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

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 August 2010.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty 2010
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
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

Were you born on August 2, 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 August 2, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 2.

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Writer Deceased
Born on August 2, 1924
He was not alive on this date.

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Actor
Born on August 2, 1977
He turned 33 on this day in 2010.

JD Vance

JD Vance

US politician
Born on August 2, 1984
He turned 26 on this day in 2010.

Charli XCX

Charli XCX

Singer
Born on August 2, 1992
She turned 18 on this day in 2010.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 2:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 2, 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 August 2, 2010 was most likely conceived around November 9, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 2, 2010 is close to April 25, 2011.

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Stats for August 2, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 2, 2010:

  • 5,209 days have passed since this date.
  • 744 weeks have passed.
  • 450,061,200 seconds have passed since August 2, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 525,071,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 232,231,579,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 75,010,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 38,705,263 steps. That's roughly 17,202 miles.
  • 5,400,734 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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