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December 22, 2010

December 22, 2010, was a Wednesday. It was 13 years, 11 months, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on December 22, 2010:

  • The US Military "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is repealed.
  • The film True Grit (2010) is released.
  • The comedy movie Little Fockers (2010) is released.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 22, 2010:

  • United States: "Firework" by Katy Perry
  • United Kingdom: "When We Collide" by Matt Cardle

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 22, 2010

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Firework - Katy Perry
  • Raise Your Glass - P!nk
  • What's My Name? - Rihanna Featuring Drake
  • The Time (Dirty Bit) - The Black Eyed Peas
  • Grenade - Bruno Mars
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.
Tron Legacy

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Tron Legacy".

Facts

This date was 5,097 days ago. Approximately 170 months have passed. It was the 356th day of 2010, in week 51. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2011 was just 9 days away. People born on this day are currently 13 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 57 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 22, 2010

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Wednesday, December 22, 2010. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

Christmas Day of 2010 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while. In America, the song "Firework" by Katy Perry is at the top of the singles charts, while "When We Collide" by Matt Cardle is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Tron Legacy 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. People on the Internet are using the phrase "That Really Rustled My Jimmies" to express their annoyance at things.

Anti-government street demonstrations are taking place in Tunisia following the the self-immolation of a man called Mohamed Bouazizi. The protests have been caused by high unemployment and the cost of food. The US Military has officially repealed its controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. 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 "America's Next Top Model", "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Desperate Housewives", and "Modern Family". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Mafia Wars", "Heavy Rain", and "Fallout: New Vegas". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Ben 10", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Phineas and Ferb", and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic".

Popular toys at the moment include Star Wars AT-TE Walker, ZhuZhu Pets, Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid, and Liv Dolls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 22, 2010, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 22, 2010 falls under the Goose.
  • 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 22, 2010.

  • Christmas 2010 is days away.

    Christmas 2010 is days away

    Christmas 2010 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • Arab Spring.

    Arab Spring

    Throughout the Middle East, a wave of demonstrations and protests were taking place. Governments were falling, concessions were being made, and civil wars were breaking out.
  • 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 22, 2010.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 22, 2010.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: December 22, 2010
  • 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".
  • January 14, 2011: Arab Spring: The Tunisian Government is overthrown.
  • January 16, 2011: The finale of the Disney sitcom "Hannah Montana" is aired on television.
  • January 18, 2011: Technology: The HTML5 logo is introduced.
Television shows

TV shows in 2010

People in December 2010 were watching the following TV series:

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 22, 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

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 22, 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 22, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 22.

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Actor
Born on December 22, 1962
He turned 48 on this day in 2010.

Richey Edwards

Richey Edwards

Musician Deceased
Born on December 22, 1967
He was not alive on this date.

Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

Singer
Born on December 22, 1989
She turned 21 on this day in 2010.

DaBaby

DaBaby

Rapper
Born on December 22, 1991
He turned 19 on this day in 2010.

Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor

Singer
Born on December 22, 1993
She turned 17 on this day in 2010.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 22, 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 22, 2010 was most likely conceived around March 31, 2010.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 22, 2010 is close to September 14, 2011.

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Stats for December 22, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 22, 2010:

  • 5,097 days have passed since this date.
  • 728 weeks have passed.
  • 440,380,800 seconds have passed since December 22, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 513,777,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 227,236,492,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 73,396,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 37,872,749 steps. That's roughly 16,832 miles.
  • 5,284,570 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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