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{{*mp|October 1}} The [[People's Republic of China]] launches its second lunar orbiter, '''[[Chang'e 2]]'''. |
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{{*mp|October 1}} '''[[David Lloyd Johnston]]''' ''(pictured)'' is sworn in as the twenty-eighth [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] of [[Canada]]. |
{{*mp|October 1}} '''[[David Lloyd Johnston]]''' ''(pictured)'' is sworn in as the twenty-eighth [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] of [[Canada]]. |
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{{*mp|September 30}} A newly discovered planet, '''[[Gliese 581 g]]''', is found to be in the [[habitable zone]] of [[Gliese 581|its parent star]], where [[Water|liquid water]] may exist. |
{{*mp|September 30}} A newly discovered planet, '''[[Gliese 581 g]]''', is found to be in the [[habitable zone]] of [[Gliese 581|its parent star]], where [[Water|liquid water]] may exist. |
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Revision as of 15:36, 2 October 2010
- The People's Republic of China launches its second lunar orbiter, Chang'e 2.
- David Lloyd Johnston (pictured) is sworn in as the twenty-eighth Governor General of Canada.
- A newly discovered planet, Gliese 581 g, is found to be in the habitable zone of its parent star, where liquid water may exist.
- President of Ecuador Rafael Correa declares a state of emergency after a mutiny by police and members of the armed forces.
- An Indian High Court rules that the disputed holy site in Ayodhya be split into three.
- Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador is suspended, following the detection of clenbuterol in a urine sample taken during his win of the 2010 Tour de France.
- Maatia Toafa is elected Prime Minister of Tuvalu.
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