Category Archives: 2010s

‘Hold It Against Me’ by Britney Spears peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 2011)

(Saturday, January 29, 2011) — “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spears peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
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U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded in Tucson shooting rampage 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 2011)


Video: ‘CNN: Breaking down the Giffords shooting’

(Saturday, January 8, 2011, 10:10 a.m. MST; during the 2011 Tucson shooting) — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a Democrat representing Arizona’s 8th congressional district, was shot and critically wounded today when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in a supermarket parking lot in Casas Adobes, Arizona.
Continue reading U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded in Tucson shooting rampage 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 2011)

‘Grenade’ by Bruno Mars peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 2011)

(Saturday, January 8, 2011)“Grenade” by Bruno Mars peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Jan. 8/22, Feb. 5/12 2011).
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President Obama signs law allowing gays to serve openly in America’s military 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2010)


Video: 'Obama Signs 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal'

(Wednesday, December 22, 2010; Obama began speaking at 9:10 a.m., signed the legislation just before the ceremony concluded at 9:35 a.m. EST) — The military’s longstanding ban on service by gays and lesbians came to a historic and symbolic end on today as President Obama signed legislation repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the contentious 17-year old Clinton-era law that sought to allow gays to serve under the terms of an uneasy compromise that required them to keep their sexuality a secret.
Continue reading President Obama signs law allowing gays to serve openly in America’s military 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 22 2010)

‘Firework’ by Katy Perry peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 18 2010)

(Saturday, December 18, 2010)“Firework” by Katy Perry peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for four non-consecutive weeks (Dec. 18/25, 2010, Jan. 1/15, 2011).
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‘What’s My Name?’ by Rihanna featuring Drake peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 2010)

(Saturday, November 20, 2010)“What’s My Name?” by Rihanna featuring Drake peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘What’s My Name?’ by Rihanna featuring Drake peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 2010)

San Francisco Giants defeat Texas Rangers to win World Series 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 2010)


Video: 'WORLD SERIES GAME 5 -- FIRST PITCH 6:57 PM CT - November 01, 2010'

(Thursday, November 1, 2010, game played at approximately 6:58-9:30 p.m. CDT) — The San Francisco Giants won the 2010 World Series tonight, defeating the Texas Rangers 3-1 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading San Francisco Giants defeat Texas Rangers to win World Series 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 1 2010)

‘Like a G6’ by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2010)

(Saturday, October 30, 2010)“Like a G6e” by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for three non-consecutive weeks (Oct. 30, Nov. 6/27, 2010). Continue reading ‘Like a G6’ by Far East Movement featuring The Cataracs and Dev peaks at #1 in USA 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 30 2010)