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2010 Your chance to see what was in the news during the year that you, your children, or your family & friends were born |
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2010 2010 (Roman Numerals: MMX) was the 10th year of the 21st century. 2010 was not a leap year, and the first day of the year was a Friday. On this page, we have listed some of the major historical, news and sporting events that took place in 2010. News Events of 2010 Haiti hit by major earthquake. Ash from a volcano in Iceland closes European airspace for several days, causing travel chaos. Violent riots in Greece, after government announces austerity program. Apple introduces the iPad.  Election in Britain results in a "hung parliament" (no party having a majority). Liberal Democrats and Conservatives form a coalition government. David Cameroon of the Conservatives becomes Prime Minister. Deepwater Horizon oil platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, causing a major oil spill. Solar Impulse is first solar-powered aircraft to make a 24-hour flight. 33 miners are trapped 700 metres underground in Chile, but are rescued alive after 69 days. Two female suicide bombers attack the Moscow Metro subway system, killing 40. The Burj Khalifa, the tallest manmade structure in the world (2,722 feet - 829.8 meters) opens in Dubai.  Avatar is the first movie to gross over $2 billion. Bhutan is the first country in the world to completely ban tobacco. Sports in 2010
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