Timeline February 2010

Events in February 2010 11

• 1922 – 2010 Kathryn Grayson (1922-2010) American soprano and actress, the leading lady of MGM's operetta-style musicals.
• 1924 – 2010 Alexander Haig (1924-2010) Died 20 February 2010, aged 85 Haig was a United States Army general who served as White House Chief of Staff under Presidents Nixon and Ford and later as Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan. He commanded NATO forces in Europe before entering politics fully. He died of complications from an infection.
• 1969 – 2010 Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) Died 11 February 2010, aged 40 McQueen was a British fashion designer known for his dramatic runway shows and technically daring designs, serving as chief designer at Givenchy before founding his own label. He won British Designer of the Year four times. He died by suicide at his London home, days before his mother's funeral.
• 2010 "I'm New Here" First album in 16 years Released "I'm New Here" on XL Recordings in February 2010 — his first new album in sixteen years, produced by Richard Russell. A stark, atmospheric record blending spoken word, electronic textures and confessional songwriting that was widely acclaimed as a remarkable late-career statement.
• 2010 Becomes majority owner of the Bobcats Jordan completes the purchase of a majority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the first former player to be majority owner of an NBA franchise.
• 2010 Olympic flag bearer -- Vancouver 2010 Sutherland narrates the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and serves as one of the Olympic flag bearers. It is a moment of national recognition for a man who has lived outside Canada for most of his adult life but has never changed his citizenship. He has maintained a summer residence in Georgeville, Quebec, since 1977, which he calls his "emotional home."
• 2010 The Who play the Super Bowl halftime show Super Bowl XLIV A medley of their hits at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami.
• 2010 2010 Winter Olympics XXI Winter Games - Vancouver Canada set a record for most golds won by a host nation. Winner: Canada.
• 2010 k.d. lang sings Hallelujah at the Vancouver Olympics Opening ceremony A celebrated performance at the Winter Olympics.
• 2010 Kathryn Grayson dies in Los Angeles Kathryn Grayson dies aged 88.
• 2010 Chile earthquake Magnitude 8.8 quake and tsunami strike central Chile A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of central Chile, one of the most powerful ever recorded, triggering a tsunami and killing more than 500 people. The quake caused widespread damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure across several regions of the country. Chile's disaster response and building codes were credited with limiting casualties given the quake's severity.