December 12, 2010

December 12, 2010, was a Sunday. It was 13 years, 11 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

What happened on this day?

What happened on December 12, 2010?

Matt Cardle is crowned as winner of The X Factor.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 12, 2010:

United States: "Only Girl" by Rihanna
United Kingdom: "Heroes" by X Factor Finalists 2010

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 12, 2010

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

Raise Your Glass - P!nk
Firework - Katy Perry
Only Girl (In The World) - Rihanna
Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars
What's My Name? - Rihanna Featuring 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 "Chronicles of Narnia 3" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 5,093 days ago. Approximately 170 months have passed. It was the 346th day of 2010, in week 49. The decade was the 2010s. The end of 2010 was just 19 days away. People born on this day are currently 13 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 57 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 12, 2010

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Sunday, December 12, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The Christmas season of 2010 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Only Girl" by Rihanna is at the top of the singles charts, while "Heroes" by X Factor Finalists 2010 is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Chronicles of Narnia 3 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.

People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences. Matt Cardle has been crowned as the winner of seventh season of The X Factor. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Pete Postlethwaite, Nate Dogg, Elizabeth Taylor, and Randy Savage would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Skins", "Real Housewives of New York City", and "Sherlock". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia Wars", "League of Legends", "FIFA 11", and "Call of Duty: Black Ops". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "LazyTown", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "T.U.F.F. Puppy".

Popular toys at the moment include Crayola Color Wonder Magic Brush, Bakugan Battle Brawlers balls, Rocky the Robot Truck, and Gentle Giraffe.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 12, 2010, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
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 9.
Native American Zodiac: December 12, 2010 falls under the Owl.
Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 12, 2010.

Christmas 2010
The Christmas period of 2010 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
Gilgo Beach
In December 2010, the police discovered the remains of four victims belonging to an unidentified serial killer called the Long Island serial killer. The discovery was made near Gilgo Beach in Suffolk County, New York.
The Fighter
Moviegoers were watching a new film called The Fighter, which starred Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale.
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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on December 12, 2010.

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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 12, 2010.

November 12, 2010: David Kernell is sentenced to one year in prison for hacking the emails of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin back in 2008.
November 16, 2010:
• Publicist Ronni Chasen is shot dead in Beverly Hills, California.
• It is announced that Prince William and Catherine Middleton are engaged.
• The video game "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" is released.
November 19, 2010:
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) is released.
• 29 people are killed in a coal mining accident in the Pike River Mine in New Zealand.
• OneRepublic release the song "Good Life".
November 22, 2010: Nicki Minaj releases her debut album "Pink Friday".
November 24, 2010: The Disney movie Tangled (2010) is released in cinemas.
November 28, 2010: Actor Leslie Nielsen passes away.
November 29, 2010:
• Adele releases her song "Rolling in the Deep".
• Soccer: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a shocking 5-0 defeat.
• Ireland receives a 85 billion Euro bailout.
December 1, 2010: Rob Ford becomes the new mayor of Toronto.
December 2, 2010: It is announced that Qatar will be hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
December 4, 2010: Former X-Factor contestant Stacey Solomon wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
December 7, 2010: Deadmau5 releases the album "4×4=12".
December 10, 2010: The Fighter (2010) is released in movie theaters.
December 11, 2010: The remains of the Long Island serial killer's victims are discovered on Gilgo Beach in New York.
This date: December 12, 2010
December 13, 2010: Rapper Ja Rule is sentenced to two years in prison for attempted possession of a weapon.
December 14, 2010: Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announce that they are separating after two years of marriage.
December 16, 2010: The talk show "Larry King Live" comes to an end after 25 years.
December 17, 2010:
• Black Swan (2010) is released in movie theaters.
• The movie TRON: Legacy (2010) is released.
• Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi triggers the Arab Spring by setting himself on fire.
December 18, 2010:
• The Arab Spring begins when street demonstrations are held in Tunisia.
• Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
December 19, 2010: Miracle at the New Meadowlands: The Philadelphia Eagles perform an unlikely comeback win against the New York Giants.
December 20, 2010: 28-year-old rapper "Magnolia Shorty" is killed after being shot 26 times in New Orleans, Louisiana.
December 22, 2010:
• The film True Grit (2010) is released.
• The comedy movie Little Fockers (2010) is released.
• The US Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is repealed.
December 29, 2010: UFC star Chuck Liddell announces his retirement.
December 30, 2010: Ireland: Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announces that he will not be contesting the next general election.
January 1, 2011: The British television channel "Bravo" ceases broadcasting.
January 2, 2011: English actor Pete Postlethwaite dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 64.
January 3, 2011: It is confirmed that Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin have ended their relationship.
January 7, 2011:
• The King's Speech (2010) is released in cinemas.
• Soccer: Ipswich Town sack Roy Keane.
January 8, 2011:
• Football: Kenny Dalglish returns as manager of Liverpool.
• House Representative Gabby Giffords is shot in the head by Jared Lee Loughner in Casas Adobes, Arizona.
January 9, 2011: The first episode of the animated sitcom "Bob's Burgers" is aired on TV.
January 10, 2011: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or.
January 11, 2011: Britney Spears releases the single "Hold It Against Me".

TV series on December 12, 2010

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 12, 2010:

The Walking Dead

Downton Abbey

Raising Hope

Hawaii Five-0

Boardwalk Empire

Nikita

Luther

Sherlock

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

Spartacus

Blue Mountain State

Jersey Shore

Kids TV shows on December 12, 2010

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

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

T.U.F.F. Puppy

Fish Hooks

Pretty Little Liars

Adventure Time

Good Luck Charlie

Victorious

Team Umizoomi

Big Time Rush

Glee

Sonny with a Chance

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

Gentle Giraffe

Liv Dolls

Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls

Duck Hunter

Rocky the Robot Truck

Laser Zero Gravity

Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid

Chixos Design

Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel

Harumika (dolls)

Crayola Crayon Town

The iPad

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2010.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Super Meat Boy

Fallout: New Vegas

FIFA 11

Civilization V

Halo: Reach

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Red Dead Redemption

Alan Wake

God of War III

Were you born on December 12, 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 December 12, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 12.

Frank Sinatra

Singer Deceased
Born on December 12, 1915
He was not alive on this date.

Bob Barker

Game show host Deceased
Born on December 12, 1923
He turned 87 on this day in 2010.

Jennifer Connelly

Actress
Born on December 12, 1970
She turned 40 on this day in 2010.

Kimberly Loaiza

Mexican singer
Born on December 12, 1997
She turned 13 on this day in 2010.

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 12, 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 December 12, 2010 was most likely conceived around March 21, 2010.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 12, 2010 is close to September 4, 2011.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 12, 2010:

5,093 days have passed since this date.
727 weeks have passed.
440,035,200 seconds have passed since December 12, 2010.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 513,374,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 227,058,163,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 73,339,200 times.
You have taken approximately 37,843,027 steps. That's roughly 16,819 miles.
5,280,422 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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What happened on this day?

Top songs

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 12, 2010

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to December 12, 2010

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Christmas 2010

Gilgo Beach

The Fighter

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