President of Switzerland
Appointed President of Switzerland
Historical events in 2010
442 historical records
January 201018 historical events
Anglo-American Yemen Security Coordination
Brown's government coordinates with the United States over security threats in Yemen.
Yemen Embassy Closure
Britain temporarily closes its embassy in Yemen after warnings of an al-Qaeda threat.
Al-Qaeda
The United States and the United Kingdom have close their embassies in the country of Yemen due to ongoing security threats from terrorist group Al-Qaeda. The suicide bomber on the Christmas Day flight to Detroit was tied to the terrorist organisation in Yemen
Suicide
The suicide bomber on the Christmas Day flight to Detroit was tied to the terrorist organisation in Yemen
United States and the United Kingdom have close their embassies in
The United States and the United Kingdom have close their embassies in the country of Yemen due to ongoing security threats from terrorist group Al-Qaeda
Hoon-Hewitt Leadership Challenge
Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon call for a secret ballot on Brown's leadership.
Chemical Ali
Nicknamed "Chemical Ali" in the region, al-Majid is part of the group of leader who are deemed responsible for the deaths of approximately 180,000 Kurds in the Iraq War, a devastation many call genocide
Execution
Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of and former aid to Sadaam Hussein, is executed in Iraq for his role in the poison-gas attack of the village of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed
Kurds
Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of and former aid to Sadaam Hussein, is executed in Iraq for his role in the poison-gas attack of the village of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed
Kurds
Nicknamed "Chemical Ali" in the region, al-Majid is part of the group of leader who are deemed responsible for the deaths of approximately 180,000 Kurds in the Iraq War, a devastation many call genocide. Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of and former aid to Sadaam Hussein, is executed in Iraq for his role in the poison-gas attack of the village of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed
Massacre
Nicknamed "Chemical Ali" in the region, al-Majid is part of the group of leader who are deemed responsible for the deaths of approximately 180,000 Kurds in the Iraq War, a devastation many call genocide. Ali Hassan al-Majid, cousin of and former aid to Sadaam Hussein, is executed in Iraq for his role in the poison-gas attack of the village of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed
International Yemen Meeting
Encourages coordinated international support for the Yemeni government.
London Yemen Conference
Hosts an international meeting focused on Yemen's security and development.
Death of Jerome David Salinger
Death of Jerome David Salinger
Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service Begins
Begins presenting Jarvis Cocker's Sunday Service on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Friends of Yemen Initiative
Supports creation of a continuing international support process for Yemen.
International Support Framework
The initiative links security concerns with economic and governance assistance.
February 201010 historical events
President of Greece
Parliament re-elects Karolos Papoulias for a second presidential term.
Pluto
New Hubble maps assembled from 2002-2003 observations reveal measurable changes in Pluto's surface color and brightness patterns.
Hillsborough Castle Agreement
Brown helps secure agreement on devolving policing and justice powers to Northern Ireland.
Super Bowl XLIV
The Who perform the Super Bowl XLIV halftime show.
Sanctions
Congressman Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota introduced a bill that would bar the president from prohibiting travel to Cuba or preventing transactions required for such trips
Final Assisted Suicide Policy
Starmer publishes final public-interest guidance for assisted-suicide prosecution decisions.
New Horizons
New Horizons passes the halfway point in travel time between its 2006 launch and the 2015 Pluto encounter.
Earthquake Emergency
Declares emergency measures after a major earthquake and tsunami strike central and southern Chile.
League Cup Retained Against Aston Villa
Manchester United retain the League Cup by defeating Aston Villa 2-1 at Wembley, with Ferguson overseeing another final victory in domestic cup football.
Uranium Enrichment
Iran begins producing uranium enriched up to 20 percent U-235 at the Natanz Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.
March 201017 historical events
President of Uruguay
Appointed President of Uruguay
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Death of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Death of Michael Foot
First Icesave Referendum
Voters reject legislation guaranteeing repayment terms connected with Icesave deposits in Britain and the Netherlands by an overwhelming majority.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile for his first constitutional term.
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Champions League Win at Chelsea
Returns to Stamford Bridge and guides Inter past Chelsea in the Champions League round of sixteen.
Affordable Care Act
Attends signing of the Affordable Care Act.
Cheonan Sinking
South Korea blames North Korea for sinking Cheonan.
Vučinić Winner Against Inter
Vučinić scores a decisive goal against Inter as Roma win 2–1 and intensify the Serie A title race under Ranieri.
Large Hadron Collider High-Energy Collisions
Welcomes the first Large Hadron Collider proton collisions at a total energy of 7 TeV, beginning sustained high-energy physics running.
April 201024 historical events
Legal Right to Eighteen-Week Treatment
The NHS Constitution is strengthened so eligible patients gain a legal right to start consultant-led treatment within eighteen weeks unless specified exceptions apply.
Quality Accounts Requirement
NHS providers are required to publish annual Quality Accounts describing priorities, performance and evidence about the quality of services they deliver.
Assassination of Eugene Ney TerreBlanche
TerreBlanche, who had lived in relative obscurity since the collapse of his organisation, is murdered on his farm Villana, just outside Ventersdorp, beaten to death with pipes and pangas (machetes), while napping
Death of Eugene Ney TerreBlanche
Death of Eugene Ney TerreBlanche
General Election - General Election Called
Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
General Election Called Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for James Gordon Brown: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
General Election Called Government
Government context for this general election: Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
General Election Called
Brown announces that the general election will be held on 6 May.
Late Champions League Winner at Old Trafford
Arjen Robben scores a spectacular volley against Manchester United to send Bayern through to the Champions League semi-finals on away goals.
Death of Malcolm McLaren
Death of Malcolm McLaren
New START Treaty Signed
Signs the New START treaty with Dmitry Medvedev to limit deployed strategic nuclear forces.
Death of Lech Kaczynski
Death of Lech Kaczynski
Piquionne Scores Twice in FA Cup Semifinal
Piquionne scores in extra time against Tottenham Hotspur as Portsmouth wins 2–0 to reach the FA Cup final despite its league struggles.
Grant Guides Portsmouth to FA Cup Final
Grant leads Portsmouth to a surprise semi-final victory over Tottenham and a place in Wembley’s FA Cup final, despite administration and league relegation.
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament is dissolved and formal general-election campaigning begins.
First Nuclear Security Summit
Hosts the first Nuclear Security Summit focused on securing vulnerable nuclear material and reducing nuclear terrorism risks.
Sanctions
74 of Cuba's dissidents sign a letter to the United States Congress in support of a bill that would lift the US travel ban for Americans wishing to visit Cuba
First Televised Leaders' Debate
Brown participates in Britain's first televised general-election leaders' debate.
Election
Instant polling after the 1st of 3 Prime Ministerial debates unanimously declared Nick Clegg the winner
Eighteenth Amendment
Zardari signs the Eighteenth Amendment restoring parliamentary authority and provincial autonomy.
Barcelona Semi-Final Goal
Scores Inter's equaliser in a 3-1 first-leg victory over defending champions Barcelona.
Hat-Trick Against Lyon
Ivica Olic scores a hat-trick in Bayern’s 3-0 win away to Lyon, securing a place in the Champions League final.
Gillian Duffy Incident
Brown apologises after a private remark about voter Gillian Duffy is broadcast.
Televised Leaders Debate
Takes part in the first televised general-election leaders' debates during the 2010 campaign.
May 201061 historical events
Coppa Italia Victory
Inter defeat Roma in the Coppa Italia final to secure the first trophy of their treble.
Election
Leads the Conservatives to become the largest party in a hung parliament.
Re-election for Leigh
Burnham retains Leigh at the general election.
General Election
Brown leads Labour into the general election that produces a hung Parliament.
President of Nigeria
Appointed President of Nigeria after the death of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Hung Parliament
The election produces a hung Parliament and negotiations over a new government.
Member of Parliament
BNP leader Nick Griffin finishes in third place after a heavy loss in Barking to Labour Member of Parliament Margaret Hodge
Election
Green leader Caroline Lucas wins Brighton Pavilion, the 1st Green MP
Member of Parliament
Green leader Caroline Lucas wins Brighton Pavilion, the 1st Green MP
Election
BNP leader Nick Griffin finishes in third place after a heavy loss in Barking to Labour Member of Parliament Margaret Hodge
Member of Parliament
BNP leader Nick Griffin finishes in third place after a heavy loss in Barking to Labour Member of Parliament Margaret Hodge
Election
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats control 363 seats in the House of Commons, with a majority of 76 seats. 35% of voters supported a party other than Labour or the Conservatives-the highest such figure since the 1918 general election
Election
Respect Member of Parliament George Galloway chose not to contest his Bethnal Green & Bow seat, instead challenging Minister of State for Farming and the Environment Jim Fitzpatrick in the nearby Poplar and Limehouse constituency but loses
Beatification
During a visit to the United Kingdom, Benedict proclaims the beatification of John Henry Newman
Death of Dennis Lee Hopper
Death of Dennis Lee Hopper
Coalition Government
Becomes Deputy Prime Minister in the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition.
Downing Street Premiership Statement
Sets out priorities of freedom, fairness and responsibility after accepting the Queen's request to form a government.
Coalition Government
Announces plans to form a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats.
Prime Minister
Appointed Prime Minister after Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition talks.
Resignation as Prime Minister
Brown resigns as Prime Minister after coalition negotiations produce a Conservative-led government.
Deputy Prime Minister
Talks between Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg led to an agreed Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition, enabling the Queen to invite Cameron to form a Government
Resignation from Premiership
Brown resigns after the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats agree to form a coalition.
Coalition Agreement
Forms a coalition government promising no transfer of powers without referendum.
Coalition Press Conference
Appears with Nick Clegg to present the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.
Constitution of Great Britain
Just after midnight on 12 May 2010, the Liberal Democrats emerged from a meeting of their Parliamentary party and Federal Executive to announce that the coalition deal had been "approved overwhelmingly"
Deputy Prime Minister
Just after midnight on 12 May 2010, the Liberal Democrats emerged from a meeting of their Parliamentary party and Federal Executive to announce that the coalition deal had been "approved overwhelmingly"
Shadow Health Appointment
Burnham becomes Shadow Health Secretary after Labour leaves government.
FA Cup Winner
Alex Costa strengthened the central defence as Chelsea completed a league-and-cup double as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Petr Cech saved Kevin-Prince Boateng's penalty to keep the final scoreless before Chelsea took the lead as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Nicolas Anelka provided movement in the attacking line as Chelsea pursued the winning goal as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Florent Malouda carried an attacking threat on the flank during Chelsea's narrow victory as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Michael Ballack started the final and helped Chelsea sustain pressure during a goalless first half as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Ashley Cole offered overlapping runs and defensive security on Chelsea's left flank as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
John Terry captained Chelsea to an FA Cup triumph that completed their domestic double as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Frank Lampard influenced Chelsea's attacks from midfield despite missing a late penalty as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Brown Plays in Cup Final Amid Administration
Brown contributes midfield experience as Portsmouth confronts Chelsea in the FA Cup final after a season marked by acute financial problems.
FA Cup Winner
Didier Drogba struck a second-half free kick for the only goal of the Wembley final as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Branislav Ivanovic helped Chelsea shut out Portsmouth while providing an attacking outlet from full-back as Chelsea defeated Portsmouth 1-0 in the 2010 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Second Serie A Title
Inter defeat Siena to retain Serie A and complete the domestic double.
Big Society Programme Launch
Launches the coalition's Big Society programme with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Akatsuki Launch
Akatsuki launches to study Venusian meteorology, cloud circulation and atmospheric dynamics from orbit.
Inter Treble Captain
Captains Inter to European glory in his 700th appearance for the club.
Champions League Winner
Javier Zanetti captained Inter to their first European championship since 1965 in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Walter Samuel formed a resilient central partnership as Inter won 2-0 in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Diego Milito scored both goals against Bayern Munich to secure Inter's 2-0 victory in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Milito Champions League Final Brace
Scores both goals as Inter defeat Bayern Munich 2-0 at the Bernabeu.
Champions League Winner
Esteban Cambiasso shielded Inter's defence and organised midfield transitions in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Lucio Ferreira used his experience to restrain Bayern's forwards in the Madrid final in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Maicon Sisenando made overlapping runs on the right while keeping Bayern's attack in check in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Julio Cesar Soares kept a clean sheet against Bayern Munich as Inter completed the treble in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Cesar Champions League Final Clean Sheet
Keeps Bayern Munich scoreless as Inter complete an historic treble.
Champions League Winner
Samuel Eto'o supported both phases of play in his second consecutive European title-winning season in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Wesley Sneijder created Inter's opening goal with a pass to Diego Milito in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Goran Pandev worked across the attacking line and helped Inter defend their lead in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
Inter Treble Completed
Completes Inter's Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble by defeating Bayern Munich.
Economic Growth Strategy
Sets out plans to promote enterprise, rebalance the economy and support private-sector growth.
Real Madrid Appointment
Is appointed Real Madrid manager after leaving European champions Inter.
Hung Parliament Negotiations
Leads Conservative negotiations after the general election produces a hung Parliament.
Golden Boot Premier League
Scores 29 goals for Chelsea to claim the Premier League scoring honour. The achievement reflects his goals during Chelsea’s league-and-FA-Cup double.
Euro Area Rescue Fund Agreement
As Eurogroup president, Juncker took part in the agreement to establish the European Financial Stability Facility, a temporary mechanism designed to assist euro-area countries in financial difficulty.
Inter Milan Departure
Leaves Inter after two seasons and an unprecedented Italian treble.
June 201019 historical events
Jupiter Fireball
Records a brief flash produced by a small object striking Jupiter.
Deficit Reduction Speech
Argues that reducing the deficit is necessary while maintaining the conditions for long-term economic growth.
UN Resolution 1929
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1929 adds further measures linked to Iran's continued enrichment and other nuclear activities.
Diving Header Against Nigeria
Scores with a powerful diving header from a corner as Argentina defeat Nigeria 1-0 in Johannesburg.
Bloody Sunday
Publishes findings on the events of 30 January 1972.
Bloody Sunday
Apologises after the Saville Report finds the killings unjustified.
Clean Sheet in Spain Upset
Diego Benaglio makes important saves behind an organised Swiss defence, preserving the 1-0 victory over Spain in Durban.
Winner Against Future Champions Spain
Gelson Fernandes scores in the second half as Switzerland defeats eventual champion Spain 1-0 in a major upset at the 2010 World Cup.
World Cup Hat-Trick Against South Korea
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat South Korea 4-1 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Goal Against Greece
Scores Argentina's late second goal against Greece in his only World Cup appearance.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Economic Affairs Committee Return
Returns to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee for a further period of scrutiny of economic, fiscal and financial questions.
Emergency Budget
Delivers the coalition government's emergency budget.
Death of Peter Quaife
Death of Kinks bassist Peter Quaife.
Two World Cup Goals Against Mexico
Scores twice as Argentina defeat Mexico 3-1 in the World Cup round of sixteen.
World Cup Goal Against Mexico
Scores Argentina's second goal in the 3-1 World Cup round-of-sixteen victory over Mexico.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 8 goals while representing Barcelona. The season is distinguished by his spectacular four-goal performance against Arsenal in the quarter-finals.
Celtic Manager Appointment
Is appointed Celtic manager after an interim spell in charge.
July 201045 historical events
Two Goals Against Brazil
Scores twice as the Netherlands eliminate Brazil in the quarter-finals.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal
Captains the Netherlands and scores a long-range opening goal in the World Cup semi-final victory over Uruguay.
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
World Cup Semi-Final Winning Goal
Heads the only goal as Spain defeat Germany to reach their first World Cup final.
Radicova Government
Becomes Slovakia's first female prime minister.
2010 Golden Boot
Claims the Golden Boot on assists after scoring five goals for Germany.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Giovanni van Bronckhorst captained the Netherlands in his final international appearance, which ended in a narrow extra-time loss.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain after scoring five goals during the tournament.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Mark van Bommel
Mark van Bommel battled for possession in the Dutch midfield as Spain’s passing game eventually produced the only goal.
World Cup Winner
Iker Casillas captains Spain to its maiden World Cup title and makes crucial saves against the Netherlands before extra time.
World Cup Winner
Gerard Piqué maintains composure in Spain’s central defence against the Netherlands in the 2010 final. His passing from the back supports the team’s possession-based approach.
World Cup Winner
Joan Capdevila provides width and dependable defending at left-back throughout Spain’s 2010 title run. He finishes the final as a champion after the extra-time victory over the Netherlands.
Spain Defensive World Champion
Starts every match during the title-winning tournament.
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - David Villa
David Villa started on the left side of Spain’s attack after scoring five goals on the way to the nation’s first final.
World Cup Winner
David Villa scores five goals on Spain’s road to the 2010 final, leading the side’s attack throughout the competition. He starts against the Netherlands as Spain wins its first title.
World Cup Winner
Fernando Torres replaces David Villa late in the 2010 final to add movement up front. He is involved in Spain’s extra-time attack before Andrés Iniesta settles the contest.
Spain Captain Becomes World Champion
Makes decisive saves during the final against the Netherlands.
World Cup Final Save from Robben
Saves Arjen Robben's one-on-one chance before Spain win the final in extra time.
World Cup Victory
Captains Spain to its first FIFA World Cup title.
World Cup Winner
Vicente del Bosque manages Spain to the 2010 world championship with a possession-oriented team that defeats the Netherlands after extra time.
Spain World Championship Winner
Delivers the goal securing Spain's first World Cup.
World Cup Final Goal
Scores the extra-time winner against the Netherlands.
World Cup Winner
Andrés Iniesta scores in the 116th minute against the Netherlands, delivering the only goal of the 2010 World Cup final.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Cesc Fàbregas
Cesc Fàbregas came off the bench and provided the pass for Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time winning goal against the Netherlands.
World Cup Winner
Cesc Fàbregas supplies the decisive pass for Andrés Iniesta's extra-time goal against the Netherlands, helping Spain become world champion.
World Cup Winner
Pedro Rodríguez starts the 2010 championship match as Spain uses his direct movement to stretch the Dutch defence. He contributes to the victory before being substituted in the second half.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Sergio Busquets
Sergio Busquets kept Spain’s passing structure organised during a bruising scoreless contest that lasted into extra time.
World Cup Winner
Sergio Busquets screens Spain’s defenders and recycles possession during the 2010 World Cup final. His disciplined positioning is integral to the team’s tactical structure.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso survived a dangerous high challenge in midfield as Spain maintained control and eventually won in extra time.
World Cup Winner
Xabi Alonso starts Spain’s 2010 final and endures a forceful challenge from Nigel de Jong. He continues to contribute controlled midfield passing as the match moves toward extra time.
Spain Midfield World Champion
Controls possession and creates chances throughout the tournament.
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Xavi Hernández helps Spain control the ball and set the tempo against the Netherlands, maintaining the patient approach that culminates in Iniesta's winner.
Spain World Champions
Defeats the Netherlands after extra time in Johannesburg.
World Cup Victory
Guides Spain to its first FIFA World Cup title.
2010 Golden Ball
Wins the Golden Ball after leading Uruguay to the semi-finals.
National Development
I participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Big Society
Promotes the Big Society as a central theme of his government during a Liverpool launch.
Dodd-Frank Act
The Act expands financial regulation, consumer protection and procedures for systemic institutions.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Obama signs the Dodd-Frank Act, overhauling financial regulation after the crisis and changing Federal Reserve responsibilities for supervision, systemic-risk oversight, consumer protection, and emergency lending.
EU Accession Negotiations Open
Iceland and the European Union formally open accession negotiations at an intergovernmental conference in Brussels.
Kagawa Dortmund Transfer
Arrives from Cerezo Osaka and brings close control and incisive movement to Dortmund’s attacking midfield.
August 20103 historical events
Death of Patricia Neal
Death of Patricia Neal
Mortgage Principal Reinvestment Policy
The Federal Open Market Committee decides to reinvest principal payments from agency debt and mortgage-backed securities into longer-term Treasury securities, preventing the Federal Reserve's securities holdings from shrinking as recovery slows.
Transfer to Schalke
Joins Schalke from AC Milan and begins a highly productive spell in German football.
September 20109 historical events
Washington Direct Peace Talks
Abbas entered direct negotiations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington under United States sponsorship. The talks aimed to revive a final-status process after a prolonged period without sustained direct negotiations.
Economy of Cuba
President Barack Obama extended the embargo through September 14, 2011, determining that the embargo "is in the national interest of the United States
Sanctions
President Barack Obama extended the embargo through September 14, 2011, determining that the embargo "is in the national interest of the United States
Sanctions
President Barack Obama extends the Cuban embargo, determining that the embargo "is in the national interest of the United States"
Trade Embargo
President Barack Obama extends the Cuban embargo, determining that the embargo "is in the national interest of the United States"
Labour Leadership Result
Burnham finishes fourth in the Labour leadership election won by Ed Miliband.
Public Succession Debut
Appears in senior party roles before succession.
First Aadhaar Number
The first Aadhaar identification number is issued as India begins building a nationwide biometric identity system.
Breakdown of Direct Negotiations
The 2010 direct negotiating round stalled after the Israeli settlement-construction moratorium expired. Abbas declined to continue substantive talks without movement on the settlement issue, leaving the renewed process suspended.
October 20108 historical events
Commonwealth Games
New Delhi opens the Commonwealth Games after extensive preparations and controversy over costs and administration.
Shadow Education Appointment
Burnham becomes Shadow Education Secretary and Labour's election coordinator.
Rescue of Thirty-Three Miners
Oversees the rescue of thirty-three miners trapped underground for sixty-nine days.
Large Hadron Collider Luminosity
Sees the Large Hadron Collider reach its 2010 luminosity target ahead of schedule during the first year of 7 TeV proton physics.
UNMIL Force Command
The United Nations appoints Muhammad Khalid as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia.
National Security Strategy
Publishes a national security strategy setting out threats and strategic priorities for the United Kingdom.
Strategic Defence Review
Presents the Strategic Defence and Security Review to Parliament.
Spending Review
Announces the coalition spending review and programme of austerity.
November 201010 historical events
Second Large-Scale Treasury Purchase Program
The Federal Open Market Committee announces plans to purchase 600 billion dollars of longer-term Treasury securities by the end of the second quarter of 2011, a program widely known as the second round of quantitative easing.
Premiership Ends
Thein Sein leaves the prime ministership after the 2010 election period
Large Hadron Collider Lead Ions
Sees lead-ion beams introduced into the Large Hadron Collider, opening a programme studying extremely hot and dense strongly interacting matter.
Presidency Member Takes Office
Bakir Izetbegovic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Progress
Rejoins Take That for Progress, the first album with the five-man line-up since 1995.
First International Appearance
Begins a long international career as Portugal goalkeeper.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Spain.
Yeonpyeong Shelling
North Korea shells Yeonpyeong Island.
Death of Irvin Kershner
Death of Irvin Kershner
Completion of UNMIL Command
Sikander Afzal completes his tour as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia.
December 201016 historical events
Akatsuki Orbit Insertion Failure
Akatsuki fails to enter Venus orbit after a propulsion-system malfunction and continues around the Sun.
Family Policy Speech
Reaffirms the coalition government's commitment to family policy in a speech hosted by Relate.
Acting Governor-General Returns
Jeffery Nape again serves as acting Governor-General
Jubilee First Oil
Mills opens the production valve as commercial oil begins flowing from the offshore Jubilee field, making petroleum a major new sector of Ghana's economy.
Self-Immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi
Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire after a dispute with local officials, triggering nationwide protests.
Cambiasso Inter Club World Cup Victory
Cambiasso helps Benítez's Inter control midfield as the European champions defeat TP Mazembe in the FIFA Club World Cup final.
Eto'o Goals in Inter Club World Cup
Eto'o scores in Inter's 3–0 Club World Cup final victory over TP Mazembe during Benítez's brief tenure.
Governor-General Takes Office
Michael Ogio becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister after Bouasone Bouphavanh resigns
Brief Acting President
Prime Minister Vlad Filat briefly exercises acting presidential duties
Acting Presidency Ends
Ghimpu's acting presidency ends after parliamentary leadership changes
Acting President Takes Office
Marian Lupu becomes acting President while serving as President of Parliament
Brief Acting Presidency Ends
Filat's brief acting presidential role ends after Marian Lupu takes over
Nobel Prize for Graphene
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking experiments regarding two-dimensional graphene.
Nobel Prize for Graphene
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking experiments on graphene's electronic properties.
International Accord
It is released that Abdullah wanted all detainees released from the Guantanamo Bay prison to be tracked through an implanted microchip, according to the leaked diplomatic cables published by Wikileaks
Benfica League-Winning Forward Partnership
Combines effectively with Óscar Cardozo in Benfica's attack during the club's 2009-10 Primeira Liga championship campaign.
Four Goals Against Arsenal in Champions League
Messi scored all four Barcelona goals in a 4-1 quarter-final second-leg victory over Arsenal, overturning an early deficit with an exceptional finishing display.
Hat-Trick Against Real Zaragoza
Messi scored three times against Real Zaragoza, including an extraordinary solo run, in Barcelona's 4-2 league victory.
Second Consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or
Messi received the 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or after another prolific year for Barcelona, edging fellow Barcelona midfielders Andrés Iniesta and Xavi in the voting.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Liverpool and later converts successfully from midfield to central defence.
Benfica Creative Championship Midfielder
Directs Benfica's passing from attacking midfield as the side wins the 2009-10 Portuguese league title under Jorge Jesus.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Angel Di Maria moves to Real Madrid after playing for Benfica. Real Madrid bought the Argentine winger after his rapid development in Lisbon.
Benfica Final Portuguese Title Season
Creates scoring opportunities with speed and close control as Benfica win the 2009-10 Primeira Liga before his move to Real Madrid.
League One Defensive Leadership
Anchors the Leeds United defence for much of the season as the club earns promotion back to the Championship.
Higgs Boson
Shares the J. J. Sakurai Prize with five other theorists for elucidating spontaneous symmetry breaking and consistent vector-boson mass generation.
Sakurai Prize
Shares the J. J. Sakurai Prize with Englert, Higgs, Guralnik, Hagen and Kibble for foundational work on spontaneous symmetry breaking.
Mirallas Joins Olympiacos
Kevin Mirallas moves from Saint-Etienne to Olympiacos and gives the team another versatile attacking option. His subsequent league performances establish him as a regular scorer before his move to England.
Benfica Title-Winning Centre-Back
Forms part of Benfica's defensive unit during the 2009-10 Portuguese championship before later moving to Chelsea.
Gilberto Silva Panathinaikos League Title
Gilberto Silva provides experienced defensive midfield play as Panathinaikos win the 2009-10 Greek title. The Brazil World Cup winner offers positional discipline during a successful domestic campaign.
Hernanes Begins Creative Lazio Spell
Hernanes joins Lazio from São Paulo and adds incisive passing, long-range shooting and set-piece quality to the team's midfield.
Benfica Energetic Title-Winning Midfield
Adds running power and defensive recovery to Benfica's midfield throughout the 2009-10 title campaign before joining Chelsea.
Tottenham Champions League Qualification
Benoît Assou-Ekotto plays regularly for Tottenham as the club finishes fourth in the Premier League. The campaign earns its first qualification for the Champions League era.
Inter Milan European Treble Forward
Samuel Eto'o plays in Inter's 2010 Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich. The success completes a historic league, cup and European treble.
Island Beneath the Sea English Edition
The English publication of Island Beneath the Sea broadened the novel's international circulation.
First Senior World Cup Appearance
Sánchez featured for Chile at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing in an attack-minded side that reached the round of sixteen before losing to Brazil.
Kalinić Leads Blackburn Cup Scoring Push
Kalinić offers Blackburn a central attacking option in Premier League and domestic cup fixtures after his move from Hajduk Split.
Premier League Championship
Petr Cech wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the Premier League Golden Glove for his reliable performances in goal.
Abdelzaher El Saka - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Abdelzaher El Saka represented Egyptian football as part of the squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, contributing veteran experience from Turkish football. The country extended its record of African titles when the final against Ghana ended in victory.
Hany Said - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Hany Said earned a place in the national team for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcing the squad with a defender from Zamalek. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
Mahmoud Fathallah - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Mahmoud Fathallah was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, anchoring defensive options as Egypt sought a third straight crown. The final in Angola was decided late, adding another trophy to the national side’s exceptional run.
Moatasem Salem - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Moatasem Salem was included in Egypt’s party for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, offering a centre-back option from Ismaily. The tournament victory confirmed the strength of Hassan Shehata’s squad over three successive editions.
Mohamed Abdel Shafy - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Mohamed Abdel Shafy formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, providing defensive depth on the left side. The tournament victory confirmed the strength of Hassan Shehata’s squad over three successive editions.
Sayed Moawad - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Sayed Moawad was included in Egypt’s party for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing established Al Ahly experience at left-back. The tournament victory confirmed the strength of Hassan Shehata’s squad over three successive editions.
Wael Gomaa - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Wael Gomaa was recognised for helping Egypt keep a clean sheet against Ghana in the final. The country extended its record of African titles when the final against Ghana ended in victory.
Ahmed Raouf - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Ahmed Raouf joined the national selection for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, offering another attacking option from ENPPI. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
El Sayed Hamdi - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
El Sayed Hamdi was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, joining the squad from Petrojet as striker cover. The final in Angola was decided late, adding another trophy to the national side’s exceptional run.
Emad Moteab - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Emad Moteab was called into the group contesting the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, adding penalty-box movement as Egypt progressed through the competition. The country extended its record of African titles when the final against Ghana ended in victory.
Mohamed Nagy Gedo - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Mohamed Nagy Gedo was recognised for scoring the late winning goal against Ghana in the final. The country extended its record of African titles when the final against Ghana ended in victory.
Mohamed Zidan - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Mohamed Zidan formed part of the national squad assembled for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, joining Egypt’s attack after spells in German league football. The tournament victory confirmed the strength of Hassan Shehata’s squad over three successive editions.
Abdelwahed El Sayed - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Abdelwahed El Sayed earned a place in the national team for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, serving as a veteran alternative to the first-choice goalkeeper. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
Essam El Hadary - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Essam El Hadary was recognised for winning the tournament’s best-goalkeeper recognition. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
Mahmoud Abou El Saoud - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Mahmoud Abou El Saoud featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, being named as a reserve goalkeeper from El Mansoura. Egypt’s group of seasoned internationals overcame difficult opponents to complete a continental hat-trick.
Abdelaziz Tawfik - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Abdelaziz Tawfik featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, earning a place while playing for ENPPI. Egypt’s group of seasoned internationals overcame difficult opponents to complete a continental hat-trick.
Ahmed Eid Abdelmalek - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Ahmed Eid Abdelmalek joined the national selection for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, being selected from Haras El Hodood for the tournament. Egypt’s 1-0 defeat of Ghana in the final secured an unprecedented third successive Africa Cup title.
Ahmed Elmohamady - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Ahmed Elmohamady featured among Egypt’s registered players at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing tireless flank running to the national selection. Egypt’s group of seasoned internationals overcame difficult opponents to complete a continental hat-trick.
Ahmed Fathi - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Ahmed Fathi was recognised for receiving the tournament’s fair-play distinction. The final in Angola was decided late, adding another trophy to the national side’s exceptional run.
Ahmed Hassan - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
At the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, Ahmed Hassan was recognised for earning the tournament’s best-player award. The final in Angola was decided late, adding another trophy to the national side’s exceptional run.
Hosny Abd Rabo - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Hosny Abd Rabo was selected for Egypt during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, providing technical control in the middle of the park. Egypt’s group of seasoned internationals overcame difficult opponents to complete a continental hat-trick.
Hossam Ghaly - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Hossam Ghaly was named to the Egyptian squad at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, providing experience of European club football in midfield. The final in Angola was decided late, adding another trophy to the national side’s exceptional run.
Mahmoud Abdel Razek Shikabala - 2010 Third African Title Campaign
Mahmoud Abdel Razek Shikabala was selected for Egypt during the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations, being selected as a creative midfielder from Zamalek. Egypt’s group of seasoned internationals overcame difficult opponents to complete a continental hat-trick.
Of Gods and Men
Directs Of Gods and Men.
Eris Stellar Occultation
Sicardy and colleagues observe Eris occulting a star, enabling a precise measurement showing its size is comparable to Pluto's.
Confirmation of Beta Pictoris b
Leads observations confirming a giant planet embedded in the Beta Pictoris debris system.
Beta Pictoris b Imaging
Contributes to direct-imaging observations establishing the orbit of Beta Pictoris b.
Premier League Championship
Nicolas Anelka wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and links attacks intelligently and complements Didier Drogba in the forward line.
Premier League Championship
Florent Malouda wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and supplies width and finishing from the left side throughout the campaign.
Subotić Klopp Defensive Partnership
Subotić forms an influential central-defensive partnership with Mats Hummels during Dortmund's championship surge.
International Caps
Scores twice against England in Germany's 4-1 victory in the 2010 World Cup round of sixteen, exploiting space on the counterattack.
Götze Dortmund Creative Emergence
Götze develops into a central creative influence in Klopp's Dortmund side, showing exceptional technique as a teenager.
Transfer to Real Madrid
After a spell with Werder Bremen, Mesut Ozil signs for Real Madrid. The playmaker moved to Spain following his acclaimed displays at the World Cup in South Africa.
Gyan Joins Sunderland After World Cup
Gyan signs from Rennes after his World Cup performances for Ghana, offering Steve Bruce a mobile attacking alternative.
Premier League Championship
Michael Essien wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and adds athleticism and tactical versatility before injuries curtail part of his season.
The Fighter
Plays boxer Dicky Eklund in The Fighter, earning major supporting-actor recognition.
The King's Speech
Portrays King George VI in The King's Speech, depicting the monarch's struggle with a speech impediment.
BAFTA Award
Wins the BAFTA Award for Leading Actress for her performance in An Education.
Inception
Directs Inception, an original science-fiction thriller built around shared dreaming and layered narrative levels.
Inception Production
Produces Inception with Emma Thomas.
Inception Screenplay
Writes the original screenplay for Inception.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
Publication of "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet"
Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Finkler Question, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize
The Finkler Question, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Finkler Question, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize
The Finkler Question
Publication of "The Finkler Question"
Donovans double CD set Ritual Groove
Donovans double CD set Ritual Groove was made available through his website. Prior to the release, he had described it as a multi-media album
Shame
Releases Shame with Gary Barlow, publicly repairing a key Take That relationship.
Budget Policy
The 2010 Budget under George Osborne sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
George Osborne presents the 2010 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Academies Expansion
Backs legislation expanding the academy school programme as part of the coalition's education reforms.
Personal Health Budget Pilots
Personal health budget pilots test giving selected patients greater control over how NHS resources are used to meet agreed individual health outcomes.
Transforming Community Services
The Transforming Community Services programme advances separation of commissioning and provision while encouraging redesigned community care and closer coordination with primary services.
Beyond the Crash
Brown publishes a book analysing the financial crisis and proposals for global cooperation.
Memoirs of a Tory Radical Publication
Publishes Memoirs of a Tory Radical, revisiting his political career, economic views and experiences in Conservative government.
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
First Labour Leadership Campaign
Burnham campaigns for the Labour leadership following Gordon Brown's resignation.
Frome Heritage Interpretation Identifies Lost Quays
Historical mapping and interpretation connected surviving street layouts with former harbour walls and crossings. The work illustrates changing priorities in urban hydraulic engineering.
Historic Steam Workshop Layout Reinterpreted
Building research traced the original transmission arrangements and workshop divisions of the naval mills. It provided an early model for integrated industrial manufacture.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing in vitro fertilisation.
Higgs Boson
Shares the J. J. Sakurai Prize for work explaining spontaneous symmetry breaking in relativistic gauge theory.
Player of the Year
FA Player of the Year
CBE
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2010 New Years Honours list for services to the community in Lancashire
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year. Awarded the PFA Players Player of the Year
Premier League Championship
John Terry wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads the back line as Chelsea complete a Premier League and FA Cup double.
Premier League Championship
Ashley Cole wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and contributes high-quality defending and attacking overlaps from left-back.
Villa Cup Final Attacking Experience
Emile Heskey was among Aston Villa's attacking options as the club reached the 2010 League Cup final under Martin O'Neill.
League One Promotion Goals
Grant Holt spearheaded Norwich City's attack during the League One title campaign, with his powerful centre-forward play supporting promotion in 2010.
Manchester United FA Cup Upset
Scores the game's only goal at Old Trafford as Leeds United eliminates Manchester United from the FA Cup third round.
Championship Playoff Season Scorer
Robert Earnshaw was a major goalscoring presence as Nottingham Forest finished third in the 2009-10 Championship. His movement and finishing helped sustain the club's promotion ambitions.
Bayern Munich Quarter-Final Opening Goal
Rooney scores an early away goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final before suffering an ankle injury.
Four Goals Against Hull City
Rooney scores all four Manchester United goals in a 4-0 victory over Hull City, a rare individual scoring feat in the league.
League Cup Final Winner Against Aston Villa
Rooney comes off the bench to head the winning goal against Aston Villa as Manchester United retain the League Cup at Wembley.
New Five-Year Manchester United Deal
Rooney signs a long-term Manchester United contract after publicly questioning the club's future ambitions, ending an intense transfer controversy.
Championship Playoff Return
Billy Davies took Nottingham Forest into the Championship play-offs in 2009-10. The team finished third in the league before Blackpool ended its promotion challenge.
Villa League Cup Final Campaign
Martin O'Neill led Aston Villa to the League Cup final, where Manchester United defeated his team 2-1 at Wembley.
League One Title and First Promotion
Paul Lambert led Norwich City to the 2009-10 League One championship, securing an immediate return to the Championship.
Hodgson Appointed Liverpool Manager
Roy Hodgson took charge of Liverpool in July 2010 after guiding Fulham to a European final, beginning a brief spell at Anfield.
Achilles Injury Against Chievo
Beckham ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan against Chievo. The serious injury ended his season and ruled him out of the 2010 World Cup as a player.
England World Cup Support Role
Unable to play because of injury, Beckham travelled with the England setup in a supporting capacity at the World Cup in South Africa. His presence offered experience to the squad despite the end of his playing hopes.
Return to LA Galaxy After Injury
Beckham returned to competitive action with LA Galaxy after months of rehabilitation from his Achilles injury. The comeback restored his place in American football toward the end of the season.
Second Loan Spell at AC Milan
Beckham returned to AC Milan on loan for another period of Serie A football. The move was intended to keep him competing at a high level ahead of England's World Cup squad selection.
Chelsea Double Trophy Celebration
Lampard celebrates Chelsea’s first league-and-FA-Cup double after a title-winning season and a narrow Wembley victory over Portsmouth.
Four Goals Against Aston Villa
Lampard scores four times in Chelsea's 7-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa, showcasing his penalty taking and open-play movement.
Premier League Championship
Frank Lampard wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and scores 22 league goals and contributes to Chelsea's record-breaking attack.
Twenty-Two League Goals as Midfielder
Lampard finishes a prolific Premier League campaign with 22 goals, an exceptional tally that supports Chelsea's championship and attacking records.
League One Promotion Captain
Captains Leeds United during the campaign that ends with automatic promotion from League One to the Championship.
England Captain at World Cup
Gerrard captains England during the 2010 World Cup after Rio Ferdinand's injury, leading the side through the tournament's group matches.
Europa League Semi-Final Against Atlético
Gerrard plays in Liverpool's Europa League campaign as the club narrowly miss the final after defeat to Atlético Madrid.
Two Goals Against Napoli in Europa League
Gerrard comes off the bench and scores a hat-trick against Napoli, turning a one-goal deficit into a 3-1 European victory.
World Cup Opening Goal Against United States
Gerrard scores England's early opening goal against the United States, but the opening group game finishes 1-1.
League One Creative Influence
Wes Hoolahan supplied inventive passing and attacking movement as Norwich City won the 2009-10 League One title.
Beppe Croce Trophy
World Sailing awards Constantine the Beppe Croce Trophy for his long voluntary contribution to the sport of sailing.
Ninis Panathinaikos Cup Final Contribution
Sotiris Ninis develops into an influential young midfielder during Panathinaikos's domestic double campaign. His technique and vision give the side an additional source of creativity.
Katsouranis Panathinaikos Double
Kostas Katsouranis helps Panathinaikos win both the league championship and Greek Cup in 2010. His ability to shield the defence and advance the ball supports the team's balanced midfield.
Reading's Outstanding Young Player
Gylfi Sigurðsson develops into Reading's leading creator and goalscorer, earning a transfer to Hoffenheim after an impressive Championship season.
Stuxnet Attack
Malware damages centrifuges used for uranium enrichment at Natanz.
Room
Publication of "Room"
The Dead Republic, final part of the Henry Smart trilogy
Publication of "The Dead Republic, final part of the Henry Smart trilogy
Villa Cup Final Centre Back Duty
Richard Dunne defended for Aston Villa during their 2010 League Cup final appearance and provided leadership against Manchester United.
Premier League Survival Attack
Leads the line for Wolverhampton Wanderers as the newly promoted club retains its Premier League place.
Prague Cemetery
Eco published The Prague Cemetery, examining forged documents and antisemitic conspiracy narratives.
Maggio Supplies Width from Wing-Back
Christian Maggio combined overlapping runs with defensive work as Napoli's wing-back system gained momentum under Walter Mazzarri.
First Juventus Season
Arrives from Bari and starts a long spell as a ball-playing central defender whose distribution later becomes a defining part of Juventus's tactical approach.
Ancelotti Guides Chelsea to Wembley Glory
Chelsea beat Portsmouth 1-0, giving Ancelotti the FA Cup.
Totti Leads Roma Title Challenge
Totti supplies goals and leadership as Ranieri's Roma challenge Inter for the Serie A championship before finishing second.
Transfer to Manchester City
Manchester City completes the signing of Mario Balotelli from Inter Milan. The teenage Italy striker reunited with Roberto Mancini and brought considerable potential and notoriety.
Premier League Championship
Carlo Ancelotti wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and guides Chelsea to the Premier League championship in a season when the club scores 103 league goals.
Mazzarri Builds Champions League Challengers
Walter Mazzarri developed Napoli into a side capable of challenging leading Serie A clubs and qualifying for the Champions League.
De Rossi Supports Roma Title Pursuit
De Rossi supplies midfield intensity and defensive discipline as Roma finish Serie A runners-up under Ranieri.
Premier League Championship
Didier Drogba wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and wins the Golden Boot with 29 league goals, including a hat-trick on the final day.
Transfer to Manchester City
Yaya Toure leaves Barcelona to take up a new playing role with Manchester City. The midfielder left Barcelona for City and became essential to its emerging title-winning core.
Charlton League One Forward Role
Burton leads Charlton Athletic's attack as the club competes for promotion from League One.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing palladium-catalysed cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing palladium-catalysed cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis.
Kagawa Attacking Midfield Breakthrough
Kagawa arrives at Dortmund and becomes a nimble link between midfield and attack during Klopp's first Bundesliga title push.
Peaceful Uses Initiative Launched
The IAEA launches the Peaceful Uses Initiative to mobilize additional resources for peaceful nuclear applications.
Jovetić Becomes Central to Viola Attacking Plans
Stevan Jovetić builds a reputation for nimble dribbling and goals as Fiorentina compete in Italy and Europe.
International Caps
Breaks through on goal against Spain in the 2010 World Cup final but is denied by goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
Castaignos Young Feyenoord Scoring Breakthrough
Luc Castaignos becomes a regular scoring option for Feyenoord as a teenager, displaying promise during a difficult domestic campaign for the Rotterdam club.
International Caps
Scores the winning goal against Brazil in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final as the Netherlands reach the semi-finals.
Benfica 2010 League Goals
Finishes the 2009-10 domestic season as Portugal's leading league scorer and supplies a major share of Benfica's title-winning goals.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for portrayals of power structures and individual resistance, revolt and defeat.
Borussia Dortmund Move
Robert Lewandowski transfers from Lech Poznan to Borussia Dortmund, where he develops into one of Europe’s leading center-forwards.
Polish League Championship
Robert Lewandowski finishes the 2009-10 Polish top-flight season as its leading scorer while helping Lech Poznan win the national championship.
Senior International Debut
Mierzejewski made his senior Poland debut after developing as a creative midfielder in the Polish top flight, beginning an international career that included Euro 2012.
Premier League Championship
Paulo Ferreira wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and provides versatile defensive cover within the championship-winning squad.
First World Cup Goal Against North Korea
Ronaldo scored during Portugal's 7-0 victory over North Korea at the World Cup in South Africa, ending a lengthy international scoring drought.
Four Goals Against Racing Santander
Ronaldo scored four times in a 6-1 victory over Racing Santander, illustrating how quickly he had become Real Madrid's principal scoring threat.
Benfica Attacking Championship
Guides Benfica to the 2009-10 Primeira Liga title in his first season in charge, overseeing an expansive attacking side.
Liverpool Midfield First Season
Joins Liverpool from Porto in 2010 and develops into an energetic box-to-box midfielder during his first Premier League campaign.
Marseille French Championship
Mamadou Niang finishes the 2009-10 season as a Ligue 1 champion with Marseille. His goals are instrumental in Didier Deschamps's title-winning attack.
Residual Tribunal Mechanism Created
The Security Council created the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
International Caps
Heads Spain's winning goal against Germany in the 2010 World Cup semi-final to earn the side its first final appearance.
International Caps
Starts at right-back in Spain's 2010 World Cup final victory and contributes to a defence that keeps another clean sheet.
International Caps
Scores five goals for Spain at the 2010 World Cup, including the late winner against Portugal in the round of sixteen.
Transfer to Barcelona
Barcelona recruits David Villa, formerly of Valencia. Barcelona obtained Spain's prolific striker ahead of the World Cup and inserted him into its fluid front line.
Villa Final Valencia Campaign Under Emery
Villa leads Valencia's attack during the 2009–10 league season before leaving for Barcelona after a third-place finish.
International Caps
Captains Spain to its first World Cup title and saves an Arjen Robben one-on-one chance in the final against the Netherlands.
Cuper Aris Greek Cup Final
Hector Cuper manages Aris Thessaloniki as the club reaches the 2010 Greek Cup final against Panathinaikos. The appearance gives Aris an opportunity to compete for a major domestic trophy.
Inter Milan Appointment
Inter appoint Benítez after José Mourinho's departure, tasking him with leading the reigning European champions.
Valencia Takes Third Place
Valencia finish third in La Liga under Emery and return to the Champions League, combining disciplined organisation with an attacking midfield.
Riera Starts Olympiacos Spell
Albert Riera moves to Olympiacos from Liverpool and brings experience from the Premier League. His left-footed crossing and wing play become part of the club's attacking approach.
International Caps
Scores in extra time against the Netherlands to win the 2010 World Cup final for Spain.
Transfer to Manchester City
David Silva joins Manchester City from Valencia. City signed Valencia's creative Spain international to add technical control between midfield and attack.
International Caps
Controls midfield possession for Spain during the 2010 World Cup final and helps sustain pressure on the Netherlands.
Possible Venus Volcanism
Venus Express records large changes in sulfur dioxide abundance that are investigated as possible evidence of recent volcanic activity.
HD 10180 Multiple-Planet System
Leads discovery of a rich multi-planet system around HD 10180.
South Africa Finals Defensive Role
Ziegler supported Switzerland's left-side defensive shape during a tournament notable for the opening win over Spain.
Spain Upset Right-Back
Lichtsteiner defended the right flank as Switzerland held Spain to a surprise 1-0 defeat in its first match of the South African World Cup.
Central Defence Against Spain
Von Bergen joined the defensive effort that frustrated Spain during Switzerland's 2010 World Cup opener and secured a famous victory.
Striker Against Eventual Champions
Nkufo occupied Spain's centre-backs and gave the Swiss a forward target in their upset victory at the 2010 World Cup.
Midfield Shield Against Spain
Huggel contested possession in the middle of the pitch as Switzerland defended a narrow lead over eventual champions Spain.
Golden Bear for Honey
The film Honey, directed by Semih Kaplanoglu, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2010 Berlin International Film Festival.
Shutter Island
Directs, Shutter Island
Life Achievement Award
Winner of the AFI Life Achievement Award
Black Swan
Stars as ballerina Nina Sayers in Darren Aronofsky's psychological drama Black Swan.
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker.
Somewhere
Writes and directs Somewhere, a quiet drama about an actor reconnecting with his daughter.
Animated Feature Academy Nomination
Earned an Academy Award nomination for animated feature for Fantastic Mr Fox.
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Film
In 2010, Woody Allen made You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, a London-set comedy about an aging couple and their restless acquaintances.
When You're Strange
Narrates the Doors documentary When You're Strange.
Hereafter
Directs Hereafter, a supernatural drama starring Matt Damon.
A Visit from the Goon Squad
Publication of "A Visit from the Goon Squad"
Security Assistance Expanded
US policy targets Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
Yemen Counterterrorism Cooperation
Expands counterterrorism cooperation with the Yemeni government.
Solar System Portrait
During its cruise to Mercury orbit, MESSENGER photographs the planets to assemble a wide-angle portrait of the Solar System.
Kepler-9 Multiple Transiting Planets
Leads analysis of Kepler-9, the first system with multiple transiting planets confirmed by Kepler.
WMAP
Bennett presents WMAP seven year results confirming a precise age and composition for the universe
Solar Wind Stagnation Region
Voyager 1 measurements show the outward speed of the solar wind falling to nearly zero in the heliosheath.
Two-Solar-Mass Neutron Star
Measures PSR J1614-2230 at about two solar masses, strongly constraining neutron-star matter models.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing palladium-catalysed cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis.
Coherent Single-Electron Transport
Advances controlled quantum transport of individual electrons in semiconductor nanostructures.
Voyager Project Management
Becomes Voyager project manager and oversees operations as the twin spacecraft continue through the outer heliosphere.
World Cup Defensive Pillar
Godín helps form Uruguay's resilient central defence in the 2010 World Cup campaign, which takes the country to its first semi-final since 1970.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal Against Netherlands
Pereira scores a late goal against the Netherlands in Uruguay's 2010 World Cup semi-final, leaving his side narrowly beaten 3-2.
International Caps
Drives Uruguay to the 2010 World Cup semi-finals with influential performances and long-range goals.
Cavani Opens Prolific Napoli Spell
Edinson Cavani joined Napoli from Palermo in 2010 and soon became a central figure in the club's attack.
Panenka Penalty Eliminates Ghana
Abreu chips the decisive penalty against Ghana to send Uruguay into the 2010 World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 1-1 quarter-final draw.
Garcia PAOK Midfield Authority
Pablo Garcia brings experienced defensive midfield play to PAOK during a competitive Greek league campaign. The Uruguay international's tackling and positioning help set the team's tempo.
Indissoluble Matrimony Revisited
A Spanish edition of Blast renewed attention to West's early modernist story Indissoluble Matrimony.