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December 14, 2010

December 14, 2010, was a Tuesday. It was 13 years, 11 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on December 14, 2010?

  • Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announce that they are separating after two years of marriage.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 14, 2010:

  • United States: "Raise Your Glass" by Pink
  • United Kingdom: "The Time" by The Black Eyed Peas

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 14, 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.
Chronicles of Narnia 3

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 5,091 days ago. Approximately 170 months have passed. It was the 348th day of 2010, in week 50. The decade was the 2010s. The end of 2010 was just 17 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 14, 2010

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. 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 "Raise Your Glass" by Pink is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Time" by The Black Eyed Peas 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. In music news, rapper Ja Rule has been just been sentenced to two years in prison for attempted possession of a weapon. Meanwhile, wrestling star Hulk Hogan has recently tied the knot with his second wife Jennifer McDaniel.

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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Grey's Anatomy", "The Big Bang Theory", and "16 and Pregnant". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia Wars", "Mass Effect 2", "Halo: Reach", and "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Postcards from Buster", "Curious George", "Glee", and "Victorious". Popular toys at the moment include Pixos Super Studio, Crayola Crayon Town, Laser Zero Gravity, and Gentle Giraffe.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 14, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 14, 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

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 14, 2010.

  • Christmas 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.
  • Ja Rule is sentenced to prison time.

    Ja Rule is sentenced to prison time

    On December 13th, 2010, rap star Ja Rule was sentenced to 2 years in prison for attempted possession of a weapon.
  • Gilgo Beach.

    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.

    The Fighter

    Moviegoers were watching a new film called The Fighter, which starred Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale.
  • 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 December 14, 2010.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 14, 2010.

  • 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.
  • December 12, 2010: Matt Cardle is crowned as winner of The X Factor.
  • December 13, 2010: Rapper Ja Rule is sentenced to two years in prison for attempted possession of a weapon.
  • This date: December 14, 2010
  • 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".
Television shows

TV series on December 14, 2010

TV audiences were watching the following shows on December 14, 2010:

TV shows from December 2010.

The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Raising Hope
Raising Hope
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Nikita
Nikita
Luther
Luther
Sherlock
Sherlock
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Spartacus
Spartacus
Blue Mountain State
Blue Mountain State
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 14, 2010

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

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The iPad
The iPad
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2010.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2010
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Super Meat Boy 2010
Super Meat Boy
Fallout: New Vegas 2010
Fallout: New Vegas
FIFA 11 2010
FIFA 11
Civilization V 2010
Civilization V
Halo: Reach 2010
Halo: Reach
Amnesia: The Dark Descent 2010
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
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

Were you born on December 14, 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 14, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 14.

Nostradamus

Nostradamus

Apothecary Deceased
Born on December 14, 1503
He was not alive on this date.

Ernie Davis

Ernie Davis

American football player Deceased
Born on December 14, 1939
He was not alive on this date.

Jobriath

Jobriath

Musician Deceased
Born on December 14, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

Thuy Trang

Thuy Trang

Actress Deceased
Born on December 14, 1973
She was not alive on this date.

Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Soccer player
Born on December 14, 1979
He turned 31 on this day in 2010.

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens

Actress and singer
Born on December 14, 1988
She turned 22 on this day in 2010.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 14, 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 December 14, 2010 was most likely conceived around March 23, 2010.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 14, 2010 is close to September 6, 2011.

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Stats for December 14, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 14, 2010:

  • 5,091 days have passed since this date.
  • 727 weeks have passed.
  • 439,862,400 seconds have passed since December 14, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 513,172,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 226,968,998,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 73,310,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 37,828,166 steps. That's roughly 16,813 miles.
  • 5,278,349 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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