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July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010, was a Friday. It was 14 years, 4 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on 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.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 16, 2010:

  • United States: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry
  • United Kingdom: "The Club Is Alive" by JLS

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 16, 2010

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • California Gurls - Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
  • Love The Way You Lie - Eminem Featuring Rihanna
  • OMG - Usher Featuring will.i.am
  • Airplanes - B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams
  • Billionaire - Travie McCoy Featuring 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.
Despicable Me

Top movie

The movie "Despicable Me" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 5,244 days ago. Approximately 175 months have passed. It was the 197th day of 2010, in week 28. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 14 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 58 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 16, 2010

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, July 16, 2010. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

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 "California Gurls" by Katy Perry is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Club Is Alive" by JLS is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Despicable Me 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.

Actor Mel Gibson has been dropped by his agency after an audio recording of him going on a racist rant was leaked on the Internet. American Idol winner Carrie Underwood and ice hockey player Mike Fisher have just been married in Greensboro, Georgia. In soccer, Spain have won the 2010 FIFA World Cup after beating The Netherlands 1-0 in the final.

The final episode of the reality TV show "The Hills" has just been aired. People are going to their local cinema to watch a new movie called "Inception". 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 "MythBusters", "How I Met Your Mother", "Friday Night Lights", and "Mad Men". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Halo 3: ODST", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2", and "Battlefield: Bad Company 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Caillou", "One Tree Hill", "iCarly", and "Victorious".

Popular toys at the moment include Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, Pixos Super Studio, Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig, and ZhuZhu Pets.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 16, 2010, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 16, 2010 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 16, 2010.

  • Double Rainbow.

    Double Rainbow

    A video called "Double Rainbow" by Paul "Bear" Vasquez was going viral around this time. The video, which was originally uploaded in January 2010, picked up millions of views after talk show host Jimmy Kimmel tweeted about it on July 3rd, 2010.
  • Talking Tom Cat.

    Talking Tom Cat

    A new app called "Talking Tom Cat" was released on the iTunes App Store during the summer of 2010. The app consisted of a 3D cat called Tom, who would repeat what the user said in a high-pitched voice.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 16, 2010.

  • June 16, 2010: AOL sell social networking website Bebo to Criterion Capital Partners.
  • June 17, 2010: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2010 NBA Finals after they defeat the Boston Celtics 4-3.
  • June 18, 2010:
    • Toy Story 3 (2010) is released.
    • Rapper Eminem releases his album "Recovery".
  • June 24, 2010: Labor leader Julia Gillard becomes the first female Prime Minister of Australia following the resignation of Kevin Rudd.
  • June 25, 2010: The comedy movie Grown Ups (2010) is released.
  • June 26, 2010: The "Talking Tom Cat" app is released on the Apple App Store.
  • June 30, 2010:
    • The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) is released in cinemas.
    • The Alpha version of Minecraft is released.
    • Soccer: David Silva joins Manchester City.
  • July 1, 2010: Soccer: Roy Hodgson becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • 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.
  • This date: July 16, 2010
  • 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.
  • 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.
Television shows

TV series on July 16, 2010

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 16, 2010:

TV shows from July 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 July 16, 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 July 2010.

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
Borderlands 2009
Borderlands

Were you born on July 16, 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 July 16, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 16.

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Actor
Born on July 16, 1967
He turned 43 on this day in 2010.

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Actor
Born on July 16, 1971
He turned 39 on this day in 2010.

Chris Pontius

Chris Pontius

Stunt performer
Born on July 16, 1974
He turned 36 on this day in 2010.

Bobby Lashley

Bobby Lashley

Wrestler
Born on July 16, 1976
He turned 34 on this day in 2010.

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale

Welsh soccer player
Born on July 16, 1989
He turned 21 on this day in 2010.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 16, 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 July 16, 2010 was most likely conceived around October 23, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 16, 2010 is close to April 8, 2011.

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Stats for July 16, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 16, 2010:

  • 5,244 days have passed since this date.
  • 749 weeks have passed.
  • 453,085,200 seconds have passed since July 16, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 528,599,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 233,791,963,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 75,514,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 38,965,327 steps. That's roughly 17,318 miles.
  • 5,437,022 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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