James Cameron James Cameron's "Avatar" becomes (not accounting for inflation) the second highest grossing movie in the United States and Canada and the best selling movie overseas.
Ghana Ghana eliminate the hosts of the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations Angola following accusations of "intimidatory" tactics carried out by the country's security forces.
Wales Authorities in Wales arrest two people in connection with the abandonment at the cathedral in Carlow, Ireland of an 8-month-old baby taken from Nottinghamshire, England.
Nago, Okinawa The citizens of Nago, Okinawa, elect mayor Susumu Inamine, an opponent of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, which is crucial for Japan – United States relations.
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan opposition candidate General Sarath Fonseka receives the support of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga in the 2010 presidential election.
United States A spokesman for U.S. President Barack Obama expresses the administration's support for a second term for the incumbent Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, and says lawmakers would send a bad message by "playing politics in any way" with Bernanke's confirmation.
Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" wins the top prize at the 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards, with Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock winning best actors.
NRJ Music Awards At the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France, hip hop band Black Eyed Peas are mistakenly presented with an award for best international group which was intended for Tokio Hotel, while Rihanna falls off the stage during a live performance of "Russian Roulette".
North Korea North Korea says any attempt by South Korea to launch pre-emptive strikes against its nuclear facilities will be considered a declaration of war.
Afghanistan Afghanistan postpones its upcoming parliamentary elections to 18 September due to lack of funds and security concerns.
Osama bin Laden Osama Bin Laden claims responsibility for the failed Christmas day bombing attempt in Detroit, United States, last year.
Venezuela The Venezuelan government takes six cable television channels off the air, including RCTV, after they refused to transmit government messages.
Kolavia A flight operated by Kolavia on behalf of Taban Air crashes on landing at Mashhad International Airport, Iran, injuring at least 46 people.
People's Republic of China The Chinese government denies state involvement in the cyber attacks on Google, while the state-run "China Daily" newspaper accuses the United States of hypocrisy.
Gryfino One person is killed and three more are injured when an explosion occurs at a thermo-electric plant near Gryfino, Poland.
NFL In the National Football League, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints win playoff games to advance to Super Bowl XLIV.