February 6, 2010

February 6, 2010, was a Saturday. It was 14 years, 9 months, and 16 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 6, 2010:

United States: "Tik Tok" by Kesha
United Kingdom: "Fireflies" by Owl City

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 6, 2010

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

TiK ToK - Ke$ha
Today Was A Fairytale - Taylor Swift
Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
BedRock - Young Money Featuring Lloyd
Baby - Justin Bieber Featuring Ludacris

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 "Dear John" was at the top of the box office on February 6, 2010.

Facts

This date was 5,403 days ago. Approximately 180 months have passed. It was the 37th day of 2010, in week 05. 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 60 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to February 6, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Saturday, February 6, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

In America, the song "Tik Tok" by Kesha is at the top of the singles charts, while "Fireflies" by Owl City is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Dear John is at the top of the box office. Gordon Brown 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 technology news, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has just revealed a new tablet called the "iPad". The reaction to the announcement has been mixed, and Internet users are making jokes about how the iPad looks like a bigger version of the iPhone.

Relief efforts following last month's catastrophic earthquake in Haiti are still ongoing. An Old Spice advertisement called "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like", starring Isaiah Mustafa, is extremely popular at the moment. In soccer, England manager Fabio Capello has stripped John Terry of the captaincy following revelations that he had an affair with a teammates ex-girlfriend.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Corey Haim, Chris Kanyon, Paul Gray, and Gary Coleman would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "MythBusters", "America's Next Top Model", "CSI: NY", and "Eureka". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Empire: Total War", "Batman: Arkham Asylum", "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "One Tree Hill", "Sonny with a Chance", and "Team Umizoomi". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, Pixos Super Studio, Playmobil Horse Farm, and the KidiZoom Camera.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 6, 2010, will have the star sign Aquarius.
Zodiac Element: Air.
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: February 6, 2010 falls under the Otter.
Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 6, 2010.

Terry loses the England captaincy
Chelsea defender John Terry was stripped of the England captaincy in early February 2010. The decision was made following allegations that Terry had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of a former teammate.
"Look at your man. Now back to me."
An Old Spice commercial starring Isaiah Mustafa became a huge hit in February and March 2010.
The iPad is revealed
Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed a new tablet called the iPad in late January 2010.
Mass Effect 2 is released
The RPG video game "Mass Effect 2" was released by BioWare at the end of January 2010.
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.
Facebook users are playing Farmville
The social media game "Farmville" had just been released on Facebook. The game continued to grow until March 2010, when its userbase reached its peak. If you were a Facebook user around this time, then you'll probably remember how your friends used to spam you with invites to the game.
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 February 6, 2010.

January 8, 2010:
• Paul "Bear" Vasquez uploads his viral YouTube video "Double Rainbow".
• Irish TV channel RTE airs footage of a man slipping on ice.
January 11, 2010: Dr Disrespect uploads his first YouTube video.
January 12, 2010: An earthquake in Haiti kills over 100,000 people.
January 22, 2010: Conan O'Brien's final "Tonight Show" is aired.
January 25, 2010: 90 people are killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea after taking off in Beirut.
January 26, 2010:
• The video game "Mass Effect 2" is released.
• The United Kingdom officially exits its recession after six quarters of negative GDP growth.
January 27, 2010: Apple CEO Steve Jobs reveals the iPad.
January 29, 2010: The media reports that Chelsea defender John Terry had an extramarital affair with the ex-girlfriend of a former teammate.
January 31, 2010: Irish duo Jedward release their debut single "Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby)".
February 4, 2010: The Old Spice advertisement "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like", starring Isaiah Mustafa, is aired for the first time.
February 5, 2010: England manager Fabio Capello announces that John Terry has been removed as captain.
This date: February 6, 2010
February 7, 2010:
• Super Bowl XLIV: The New Orleans Saints defeat the Indianapolis Colts by 31-17 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
• The Who perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLIV.
• Isaiah Mustafa makes his debut in the first "The Man Your Man Could Smell Like" Old Spice commercial.
February 8, 2010: Irish politics: Fine Gael TD George Lee resigns.
February 18, 2010:
• Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik is sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud.
• Irish politics: Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea resigns following comments he made about a brothel.
February 19, 2010:
• The movie Shutter Island (2010) is released.
• Rihanna releases the song "Rude Boy".
February 23, 2010:
• The video game "Heavy Rain" is released on the PlayStation 3.
• It is announced that Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy will be separating.
February 26, 2010:
• Soccer: Premier League side Portsmouth F.C. go into administration.
• The Icelandic Meteorological Office notices unusual seismic activity near the volcano of Eyjafjallajökull.
February 27, 2010:
• The single "We No Speak Americano" is released by Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP.
• Football: Wayne Bridge refuses to shake John Terry's hand amid claims that Terry had an affair with his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.
March 2, 2010: The game "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" is released.
March 5, 2010: Alice in Wonderland (2010), starring Johnny Depp, is released in cinemas.
March 8, 2010: Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to one year in prison for attempted criminal possession of a weapon.

TV shows in 2010

The following TV shows were popular in February 2010:

Spartacus

Blue Mountain State

Jersey Shore

White Collar

Modern Family

Community

The Vampire Diaries

16 and Pregnant

Glee

RuPaul's Drag Race

True Blood

Sons of Anarchy

Kids TV shows on February 6, 2010

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

Team Umizoomi

Big Time Rush

Glee

Sonny with a Chance

The Suite Life on Deck

Wizards of Waverly Place

iCarly

WordGirl

Phineas and Ferb

Horrid Henry

Curious George

Popular toys and games in 2010

Toys and games that were popular in 2010:

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

Iggle Piggle

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2010.

Mass Effect 2

Left 4 Dead 2

Assassin's Creed II

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

League of Legends

Borderlands

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

FIFA 10

Halo 3: ODST

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Farmville

Minecraft

Were you born on February 6, 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 February 6, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 6.

Babe Ruth

Baseball player Deceased
Born on February 6, 1895
He was not alive on this date.

Ramon Novarro

Actor Deceased
Born on February 6, 1899
He was not alive on this date.

Ronald Reagan

US President Deceased
Born on February 6, 1911
He was not alive on this date.

Bob Marley

Reggae singer Deceased
Born on February 6, 1945
He was not alive on this date.

Axl Rose

Musician
Born on February 6, 1962
He turned 48 on this day in 2010.

Rick Astley

Singer
Born on February 6, 1966
He turned 44 on this day in 2010.

Brian Stepanek

Actor
Born on February 6, 1971
He turned 39 on this day in 2010.

Kris Humphries

Basketball player
Born on February 6, 1985
He turned 25 on this day in 2010.

Charlie Heaton

Actor
Born on February 6, 1994
He turned 16 on this day in 2010.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on February 6:

Waitangi Day (New Zealand)

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 6, 2010.

UK Prime Minister

Gordon Brown 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 February 6, 2010 was most likely conceived around May 16, 2009.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 6, 2010 is close to October 30, 2010.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 6, 2010:

5,403 days have passed since this date.
771 weeks have passed.
466,819,200 seconds have passed since February 6, 2010.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 544,622,400 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 240,878,707,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 77,803,200 times.
You have taken approximately 40,146,451 steps. That's roughly 17,843 miles.
5,601,830 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Music charts

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 6, 2010

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to February 6, 2010

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Terry loses the England captaincy

"Look at your man. Now back to me."

The iPad is revealed

Mass Effect 2 is released

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

Facebook users are playing Farmville

Hipsters

World economic crisis

Cheryl Cole

Smartphones are becoming popular

Dubstep

DVD sales are plummeting

HD TV becomes the norm