2010
Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco
Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco
2010 in History
48 events found for 2010
2010
At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tenn
At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tenn
2010
Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia
Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia
2010
The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and…
The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and…
2010
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
2010
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
2010
The English-Irish boy band One Direction were formed while auditioning for the 2010 series of the British singing…
The English-Irish boy band One Direction were formed while auditioning for the 2010 series of the British singing…
2010
WikiLeaks publishes classified documents about the War in Afghanistan, one of the largest leaks in U.S. military…
WikiLeaks publishes classified documents about the War in Afghanistan, one of the largest leaks in U.S. military…
2010
Airblue Flight 202 crashes into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing all 152 people aboard. It is…
Airblue Flight 202 crashes into the Margalla Hills north of Islamabad, Pakistan, killing all 152 people aboard. It is…
2010
An overloaded passenger ferry capsizes on the Kasai River in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
An overloaded passenger ferry capsizes on the Kasai River in Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
2010
Widespread rioting erupts in Karachi, Pakistan, after the assassination of a local politician, leaving at least 85…
Widespread rioting erupts in Karachi, Pakistan, after the assassination of a local politician, leaving at least 85…
2010
The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69…
The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69…
2010
Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa…
Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa…
2010
Flash floods across a large part of Jammu and Kashmir, India, damages 71 towns and kills at least 255 people.
Flash floods across a large part of Jammu and Kashmir, India, damages 71 towns and kills at least 255 people.
2010
China Floods: A mudslide in Zhugqu County, Gansu, China, kills more than 1,400 people.
China Floods: A mudslide in Zhugqu County, Gansu, China, kills more than 1,400 people.
2010
AIRES Flight 8250 crashes at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport in San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia,…
AIRES Flight 8250 crashes at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport in San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia,…
2010
Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, with the last of the United States brigade combat teams crossing the border to Kuwait.
2010
The Manila hostage crisis occurred near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines killing 9 people including the…
The Manila hostage crisis occurred near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines killing 9 people including the…
2010
The Manila hostage crisis occurs near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines, killing 9 people including the…
The Manila hostage crisis occurs near the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, Philippines, killing 9 people including the…
2010
In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by Los Zetas and eventually found dead by…
In San Fernando, Tamaulipas, Mexico, 72 illegal immigrants are killed by Los Zetas and eventually found dead by…