The English-Irish boy band One Direction were formed while auditioning for the 2010 series of the British singing competition The X Factor. Date: July 23, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Date: July 21, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 21 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Johannesburg, Spain defeat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first FIFA World Cup title. Date: July 11, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Date: July 11, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia. Date: June 24, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 24 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
At Wimbledon, John Isner of the United States defeats Nicolas Mahut of France, in the longest match in professional tennis history. Date: June 24, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 24 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
Bhutan becomes the first country to institute a total ban on tobacco. Date: June 16, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
A capsule of the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa, containing particles of the asteroid 25143 Itokawa, returns to Earth by landing in the Australian Outback. Date: June 13, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first African FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa. Date: June 11, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 11 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)
At least 40 people are killed and more than 70 wounded in a suicide bombing at a wedding party in Arghandab, Kandahar. Date: June 9, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 9 📅 Events on this day in 2010 📅 On This Day (Today)