The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake.
On February 18, 2010, a relatively obscure website called WikiLeaks publishes a leaked diplomatic cable detailing discussions between American diplomats and Icelandic government officials.
Discover the most significant events of 2010, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
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Though 10,000 people have been questioned, the killer remains unknown to this day. The town of Sh*tterton, England, kept getting its town sign stolen. In 2010, they finally solved the problem by installing a 1.6-ton concrete slab with the town name inscribed on it.
The news stories that mattered The year 2010 started on a somber note, with a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. The BP oil spill dominated headlines from April through September.