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In 2010, Legendary actress and original As The World Turns cast member Helen Wagner passed away at age 91. She spoke the first line on As the World Turns in 1956 and remained with the soap for most of the next 54 years until her death. Wagner also played roles in The Guiding Light and Valiant Lady. The soap opera she starred in would end its series run that September 2010.

In 2011, Osama bin Laden, architect of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States, founder of al-Qaida and the face of global terrorism, was killed in a U.S. midnight commando raid on his compound hideout near the Pakistani capital. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)

In 2011, President Barack Obama announced at 11:35 p.m. Eastern time that al-Qaida founder Osama bin Laden, architect of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the face of global terrorism, was killed in a U.S. commando raid (May 2 Pakistan time) on his compound near the Pakistani capital.

In 2015, The movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. It brought Marvel fans back together for the second ensemble adventure, which saw Earth’s Mightiest Heroes taking on the menacing AI, Ultron.

In 2015, Actress Grace Lee Whitney, who played Captain Kirkʹs assistant, Yeoman Janice Rand, on the original “Star Trek” TV series, died in Coarsegold, California, at age 85.

In 2017, Ryan Seacrest made his debut as the new co-host of the morning chat show “Live” with Kelly Ripa.

In 2015, "Welcome to Me" was released by Alchemy; Shira Piven (director); Eliot Laurence (screenplay); Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Linda Cardellini, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Wes Bentley, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Tudyk; Comedy, Drama

In 2015, "Avengers: Age of Ultron" was released by Marvel Studios / Walt Disney; Joss Whedon (director/screenplay); Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgård, James Spader, Samuel L. Jackson; Superhero

In 2015, "Far from the Madding Crowd" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Thomas Vinterberg (director); David Nicholls (screenplay); Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge, Juno Temple; genre?

U.S. 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Not Myself Tonight” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Nothin' On You” by B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Whataya Want From Me” by Adam Lambert peaked at number 10 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, 🎃 “Highway To Hell” by Glee Cast Featuring Jonathan Groff peaked at number 88 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Gettin' Over You” by David Guetta and Chris Willis Featuring Fergie and LMFAO peaked at number 12 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Gives You Hell” by Glee Cast Featuring Lea Michele peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Hello, Goodbye” by Glee Cast Featuring Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2010, “If We Ever Meet Again” by Timbaland Featuring Katy Perry peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Not Myself Tonight” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Addicted” by Danny Fernandes peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, 🎃 “Highway To Hell” by Glee Cast peaked at number 89 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Donttrustme” by 3OH!3 peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Gives You Hell” by Glee Cast Featuring Lea Michele peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Once” by Diana Vickers peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Until You Were Gone” by Chipmunk Featuring Esmée Denters peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Whataya Want From Me” by Adam Lambert peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Carry Out” by Timbaland Featuring Justin Timberlake peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Starry Eyed” by Ellie Goulding peaked at number 26 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Vampires” by Dukes [NZ] peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Alors on danse” by Stromae peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Love Don't Pay The Bill$” by Future Presidents peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Niemand” by Jurk! peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Plundered My Soul” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, 😉🤣 “Blah, Blah, Blah” by Ke$ha Featuring 3OH!3 peaked at number 38 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Crash and Burn” by Erik Grönwall peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Fight For This Love” by Cheryl Cole peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Atzin” by Die Atzen (Frauenarzt and Manny Marc) peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Don't Believe” by Mehrzad Marashi peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “I Got You” by Leona Lewis peaked at number 30 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Real Love” by Mark Medlock peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Plundered My Soul” by The Rolling Stones peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Replay” by Iyaz peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Whataya Want From Me” by Adam Lambert peaked at number 18 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Fight For This Love” by Cheryl Cole peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Memories” by David Guetta Featuring Kid Cudi peaked at number 7 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Hey, Soul Sister” by Train peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Se fosse per sempre” by Biagio Antonacci peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Un colpo all'anima” by Ligabue peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Mä tarjoon” by Brädi Featuring Illi peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Ay Haití” by Varios peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2010, “El alma en pie” by Decai peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Un bonito final” by Los Rebujitos peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Baby” by Justin Bieber Featuring Ludacris peaked at number 13 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Mest ondt” by Burhan G Featuring Medina peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Fight For This Love” by Cheryl Cole peaked at number 13 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Rock That Body” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 4 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Rude Boy” by Rihanna peaked at number 3 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Bulgaria 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “If We Ever Meet Again” by Timbaland Featuring Katy Perry peaked at number 1 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “In My Head” by Jason Derulo peaked at number 10 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Rise Again” by Diane Solo and Yavor Zahariev peaked at number 5 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Tonight” by Liubo and Ales D'andrea peaked at number 4 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Ireland 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Gives You Hell” by Glee Cast Featuring Lea Michele peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Once” by Diana Vickers peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Don't Stop Believin'” by Glee Cast peaked at number 16 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2010's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2010, “Atzin” by Die Atzen (Frauenarzt and Manny Marc) peaked at number 16 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Boomerang” by Blümchen peaked at number 7 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Don't Believe” by Mehrzad Marashi peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2010, “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 15 on the Germany pop singles chart.