Important dates for 2010
Published | 11.03, 4th of January 2010, by Paul Butler | Random
So we're at the start of a new year which includes the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa between 11th June and 11th July, plus UK leadership elections expected on the 7th May. Here are a few other important dates for your diary, just in case you're planning a holiday or need to plan a business trip that includes a stay over.
- 12th - 28th February 2010 - Winter Olympics in Vancover/ Whistler, Canada
- 7th February 2010 - Super Bowl XLIV
- 14th February 2010 is not only valentines but the Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger)
- 17th March 2010 - St Patrick's Day
- 4th April 2010 - Easter
- 8th - 11th April - 2010 Golf Masters at Augusta
- 1st May to October 30th - 2010 World Expo in Shanghai
- UK leadership elections expected 7th May
- 15th May 2010 - FA Cup Final at Wembley
- 17th to 20th June 2010 - US Open (Golf)
- 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa between 11th June and 11th July
- 13th July 2010 FIFA Woman's Under 20 World Cup in Germany
- 11th August - Ramadan begins
- 14th - 26th August 2010 - Youth Olympic Games in Singapore
- 5th to 25th September 2010 FIFA Woman's Under 17s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago
- 5th November isn't just bonfire night, it's also Diwali
- 21st December - total Luna eclipse in both North and South America