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2010 was a year that started on a Friday in the Gregorian calendar. It was the first year of the 2010s decade.

The United Nations called 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity and the International Year of Youth. This meant they wanted people to learn more about protecting nature and supporting young people around the world.

People often debated how to say the year 2010. Some said "twenty-ten," while others said "two thousand (and) ten."

Major Events of 2010

January Highlights

Haitian national palace earthquake
The National Palace in Haiti, damaged by the earthquake.

February Highlights

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Damage from the earthquake in Chile.

March Highlights

April Highlights

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Volcano plume from Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland.

May Highlights

Thai Type 85 APCs during 2010 Thai political protests
Tank preparing for action during protests in Bangkok.

June Highlights

July Highlights

Damaged bridge from flooding in Pakistan, 2010
Damaged bridge from the floods in Pakistan.

August Highlights

September Highlights

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Earthquake damage in Christchurch, New Zealand.

October Highlights

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View of toxic sludge damage in Hungary.

November Highlights

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North Korean artillery attacks Yeonpyeong Island.

December Highlights

Nobel Prizes in 2010

The Nobel Prizes are very important awards given to people who have made amazing discoveries or contributions.

Major Holidays in 2010

Many holidays are celebrated around the world each year. Here are some of the major ones in 2010:

2010 in Fiction

The year 2010 has been used as a setting in many books, movies, and TV shows, imagining what the future might be like.

Movies

  • 2010 (1984)
  • District 9 (2009)

Books

  • 2010: Odyssey Two (1982) by Arthur C. Clarke.
  • In the Presence of Mine Enemies (2003) by Harry Turtledove.

Television Shows

  • Knight Rider 2010 (1994 TV movie)
  • The Simpsons episode "Lisa's Wedding" showed events taking place in 2010.
  • A Stargate SG-1 episode called "2010" was set in that year.

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See also

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