It’s no question that Twitter became a major part of people’s days in 2010. It completely changed the way we go about things. Major announcements no longer need a long, thought out press release…140 characters does the trick. There were many a tweet that made a major impression/impact, and Twitter compiled the 10 Most Powerful of the year.

The final selections represent the dynamic ways that people use Twitter in the political world, for disaster relief, and to add commentary to news events, sports and entertainment.

Hit the jump to see the 10 most powerful tweets of 2010.

@MarisaMendez