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July 4, 2010 Independence Day (USA)

July 4, 2010, was a Sunday. It was 14 years, 4 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 4, 2010:

  • United States: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry
  • United Kingdom: "California Gurls" by Katy Perry

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 4, 2010

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

  • California Gurls - Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
  • OMG - Usher Featuring will.i.am
  • Airplanes - B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams
  • Billionaire - Travie McCoy Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Find Your Love - 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.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" was at the top of the box office on July 4, 2010.

Facts

Independence Day 2010 was 5,255 days ago. Approximately 175 months have passed. It was the 185th day of 2010, in week 26. 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 58 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 4, 2010

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Sunday, July 4, 2010. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

America is celebrating the 4th of July, which means that fireworks are being set off and families are holding barbeques together. 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. The song "California Gurls" by Katy Perry is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 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. In South Africa, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place and stadiums are being filled with the sound of vuvuzelas. Socialite Paris Hilton is in the news after being escorted out of a World Cup game in South Africa for smoking marijuana.

A Youtube video of Paul "Bear" Vasquez' ecstatic reaction to a Double Rainbow has become an Internet sensation. 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 "Dog the Bounty Hunter", "My Super Sweet 16", "Skins", and "Glee".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Batman: Arkham Asylum", "Borderlands", "Mass Effect 2", and "Red Dead Redemption". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "The Fairly OddParents", "Wonder Pets!", and "Big Time Rush". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, Iggle Piggle, Playmobil Horse Farm, and the KidiZoom Camera.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 4, 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 4, 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 4, 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.
  • Mel Gibson's racist rant.

    Mel Gibson's racist rant

    In July of 2010, a controversial phone recording of actor Mel Gibson was released. During the phone call, Gibson can be heard telling Oksana Grigorieva that it would be her own fault if she got "raped by a pack of n*ggers."
  • 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.
  • Toy Story 3.

    Toy Story 3

    The film "Toy Story 3" was being shown in movie theaters at the time. The movie went on to gross over $1.1 billion dollars.
  • A new Karate Kid film is showing at movie theaters.

    A new Karate Kid film is showing at movie theaters

    In June and July of 2010, the martial arts film "The Karate Kid" was showing at movie theaters. The film starred Will Smith's son Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a 12-year-old boy who moves from Detroit to Beijing with his widowed mother.
  • The 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place in South Africa.

    The 2010 FIFA World Cup is taking place in South Africa

    The 2010 FIFA World Cup was taking place in South Africa at this time. The competition was won by Spain after they defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.
  • Vuvuzelas.

    Vuvuzelas

    Everyone was talking about the incessant buzzing of the vuvuzela instrument, which was being heard during World Cup games in South Africa.
  • 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 4, 2010.

  • June 4, 2010:
    • 7-year-old Kyron Horman goes missing from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.
    • Irish politics: An expenses scandal forces Fianna Fáil Senator Larry Butler to resign the party whip.
  • June 5, 2010: Irish politics: An expenses scandal forces Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely to resign the party whip.
  • June 6, 2010: Long Island serial killer: Megan Waterman goes missing after leaving the Holiday Inn Express in Hauppauge.
  • June 9, 2010: Comedian James Corden and actor Sir Patrick Stewart have an onstage "spat" during the 2010 Glamour Awards.
  • June 11, 2010:
    • The 2010 FIFA World Cup starts in South Africa.
    • The A-Team (2010), starring Liam Neeson, is released in cinemas.
    • The Karate Kid (2010), starring Jaden Smith, is released in cinemas.
    • Irish politics: Opinion polls show that Labour are the most popular party in Ireland.
  • June 14, 2010: Irish politics: Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny sacks Richard Bruton due to a leadership challenge.
  • 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.
  • This date: July 4, 2010
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Television shows

TV shows in 2010

Television shows that people were watching in July 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 2016, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 4.

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Author Deceased
Born on July 4, 1804
He was not alive on this date.

Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge

US President Deceased
Born on July 4, 1872
He was not alive on this date.

Mike Sorrentino

Mike Sorrentino

Television personality
Born on July 4, 1982
He turned 28 on this day in 2010.

Melissa Barrera

Melissa Barrera

Actress
Born on July 4, 1990
She turned 20 on this day in 2010.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 4:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 4, 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 4, 2010 was most likely conceived around October 11, 2009.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 4, 2010 is close to March 27, 2011.

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Stats for July 4, 2010

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 4, 2010:

  • 5,255 days have passed since this date.
  • 750 weeks have passed.
  • 454,035,600 seconds have passed since July 4, 2010.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 529,708,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 234,282,369,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 75,672,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 39,047,062 steps. That's roughly 17,354 miles.
  • 5,448,427 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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