On This Day — August 10

🕰️ Notable Events on August 10

• 2014 — Forty people are killed when Sepahan Airlines Flight 5915 crashes at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. Wikipedia ↗
• 2012 — The Marikana massacre begins near Rustenburg, South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people. Wikipedia ↗
• 2009 — Twenty people are killed in Handlová, Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history. Wikipedia ↗
• 2003 — The highest temperature ever recorded in the United Kingdom, 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in Kent, England. It is the first time the United Kingdom has recorded a temperature over 100 °F (38 °C). Wikipedia ↗
• 2003 — The Okinawa Monorail is opened in Naha, Okinawa. Wikipedia ↗
• 2001 — The 2001 Angola train attack occurred, causing 252 deaths. Wikipedia ↗
• 1998 — HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah is proclaimed the crown prince of Brunei with a Royal Proclamation. Wikipedia ↗
• 1995 — Oklahoma City bombing: Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are indicted for the bombing. Michael Fortier pleads guilty in a plea-bargain for his testimony. Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Two earthquakes affect New Zealand. A 7.0 Mw shock (intensity VI (Strong)) on the South Island was followed nine hours later by a 6.4 Mw event (intensity VII (Very strong)) on the North Island. Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Varg Vikernes murders Euronymous in his Oslo apartment. Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — The Magellan space probe reaches Venus. Wikipedia ↗
• 1988 — Japanese American internment: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing $20,000 payments to Japanese Americans who were either interned in or relocated by the United States during World War II. Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Murder of Adam Walsh: The head of John Walsh's son is found. This inspires the creation of the television series America's Most Wanted. Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Three members of the Ulrich family are killed in an accident. This leads to the Ford Pinto litigation. Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — In Yonkers, New York, 24-year-old postal employee David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam") is arrested for a series of killings in the New York City area over the period of one year. Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York. Wikipedia ↗
• 1969 — A day after murdering Sharon Tate and four others, members of Charles Manson's cult kill Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — The Heron Road Bridge collapses while being built, killing nine workers in the deadliest construction accident in both Ottawa and Ontario. Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — First use in Vietnam War of the Agent Orange by the U.S. Army. Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway is held. Wikipedia ↗
• 1953 — First Indochina War: The French Union withdraws its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central Vietnam. Wikipedia ↗
• 1949 — U.S. President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act Amendment, streamlining the defense agencies of the United States government, and replacing the Department of War with the United States Department of Defense. Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Candid Camera makes its television debut after being on radio for a year as Candid Microphone. Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — World War II: The Battle of Guam comes to an effective end. Wikipedia ↗
• 1944 — World War II: The Battle of Narva ends with a combined German-Estonian force successfully defending Narva, Estonia, from invading Soviet troops. Wikipedia ↗
• 1932 — A 5.1 kilograms (11 lb) chondrite-type meteorite breaks into at least seven pieces and lands near the town of Archie in Cass County, Missouri. Wikipedia ↗
• 1920 — World War I: Ottoman sultan Mehmed VI's representatives sign the Treaty of Sèvres that divides up the Ottoman Empire between the Allies. Wikipedia ↗
• 1913 — Second Balkan War: Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war. Wikipedia ↗
• 1905 — Russo-Japanese War: Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Wikipedia ↗
• 1904 — Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of the Yellow Sea between the Russian and Japanese battleship fleets takes place. Wikipedia ↗
• 1901 — The U.S. Steel recognition strike by the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers begins. Wikipedia ↗
• 1864 — After Uruguay's governing Blanco Party refuses Brazil's demands, José Antônio Saraiva announces that the Brazilian military will begin reprisals, beginning the Uruguayan War. Wikipedia ↗
• 1861 — American Civil War: Battle of Wilson's Creek: A mixed force of Confederate, Missouri State Guard, and Arkansas State troops defeat outnumbered attacking Union forces in the southwestern part of the state. Wikipedia ↗
• 1856 — The Last Island hurricane strikes Louisiana, resulting in over 200 deaths. Wikipedia ↗
• 1846 — The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the United States Congress after James Smithson donates $500,000. Wikipedia ↗
• 1821 — Missouri is admitted as the 24th U.S. state. Wikipedia ↗
• 1813 — Instituto Nacional, is founded by the Chilean patriot José Miguel Carrera. It is Chile's oldest and most prestigious school. Its motto is Labor Omnia Vincit, which means "Work conquers all things". Wikipedia ↗
• 1809 — Quito, now the capital of Ecuador, declares independence from Spain. This rebellion will be crushed on August 2, 1810. Wikipedia ↗
• 1793 — The Musée du Louvre is officially opened in Paris, France. Wikipedia ↗
• 1792 — French Revolution: Storming of the Tuileries Palace: Louis XVI of France is arrested and taken into custody as his Swiss Guards are massacred by the Parisian mob. Wikipedia ↗
• 1776 — American Revolutionary War: Word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London. Wikipedia ↗
• 1755 — Under the orders of Charles Lawrence, the British Army begins to forcibly deport the Acadians from Nova Scotia to the Thirteen Colonies. Wikipedia ↗
• 1741 — King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeats the Dutch East India Company at the Battle of Colachel, effectively bringing about the end of the Dutch colonial rule in India. Wikipedia ↗
• 1680 — The Pueblo Revolt begins in New Mexico. Wikipedia ↗
• 1675 — The foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London, England is laid. Wikipedia ↗
• 1628 — The Swedish warship Vasa sinks in the Stockholm harbour after only about 20 minutes of her maiden voyage. Wikipedia ↗
• 1585 — The Treaty of Nonsuch signed by Elizabeth I of England and the Dutch Rebels. Wikipedia ↗
• 1557 — Battle of St. Quentin: Spanish victory over the French in the Italian War of 1551-59. Wikipedia ↗
• 1519 — Ferdinand Magellan's five ships set sail from Seville to circumnavigate the globe. The Basque second-in-command Juan Sebastián Elcano will complete the expedition after Magellan's death in the Philippines. Wikipedia ↗
• 1512 — The naval Battle of Saint-Mathieu, during the War of the League of Cambrai, sees the simultaneous destruction of the Breton ship La Cordelière and the English ship The Regent. Wikipedia ↗
• 1316 — The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland. Wikipedia ↗
• 1270 — Yekuno Amlak takes the imperial throne of Ethiopia, restoring the Solomonic dynasty to power after a 100-year Zagwe interregnum. Wikipedia ↗
• 991 — Battle of Maldon: The English, led by Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of Essex, are defeated by a band of inland-raiding Vikings near Maldon, Essex. Wikipedia ↗
• 955 — Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats the Magyars, ending 50 years of Magyar invasion of the West. Wikipedia ↗
• 654 — Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I. Wikipedia ↗

🎂 Notable Births on August 10

• 1997 — Kylie Jenner, American television personality and model Wikipedia ↗
• 1994 — Bernardo Silva, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Andre Drummond, American basketball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Yuto Nakajima, Japanese actor, dancer, model, singer, and idol Wikipedia ↗
• 1993 — Shin Hye-jeong, South Korean singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1992 — Chanel Simmonds, South African tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1992 — Oliver Rowland, English race car driver Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Marcus Foligno, American-Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Chris Tremain, Australian cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Dagný Brynjarsdóttir, Icelandic footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1991 — Nikos Korovesis, Greek footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1990 — Cruze Ah-Nau, Australian rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — Sam Gagner, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — Ben Sahar, Israeli footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1989 — Brenton Thwaites, Australian actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Jim Bakkum, Dutch singer and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1987 — Ari Boyland, New Zealand actor and singer Wikipedia ↗
• 1986 — Andrea Hlaváčková, Czech tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Melissa Barrera, American television host Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Enrico Cortese, Italian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Roy O'Donovan, Irish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Kakuryū Rikisaburō, Mongolian sumo wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1985 — Julia Skripnik, Estonian tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Ryan Eggold, American actor and composer Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Mokomichi Hayami, Japanese model and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1984 — Jigar Naik, English cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Kyle Brown, American soccer player Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — C. B. Dollaway, American mixed martial artist Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Héctor Faubel, Spanish motorcycle racer Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Alexander Perezhogin, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1983 — Mathieu Roy, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — John Alvbåge, Swedish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Josh Anderson, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1982 — Julia Melim, Brazilian actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1981 — Taufik Hidayat, Indonesian badminton player Wikipedia ↗
• 1980 — Wade Barrett, English boxer, wrestler, and actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Dinusha Fernando, Sri Lankan cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Ted Geoghegan, American author, screenwriter, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Brandon Lyon, American baseball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Rémy Martin, French rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Matjaž Perc, Slovene physicist Wikipedia ↗
• 1979 — Yannick Schroeder, French race car driver Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Danny Allsopp, Australian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Marcus Fizer, American basketball player Wikipedia ↗
• 1978 — Chris Read, English cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Danny Griffin, Irish footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1977 — Matt Morgan, English comedian, actor, and radio host Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Roadkill, American wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1976 — Ian Murray, Scottish businessman and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland Wikipedia ↗
• 1975 — İlhan Mansız, Turkish footballer and figure skater Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Haifaa al-Mansour, Saudi Arabian director and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Luis Marín, Costa Rican footballer and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — Rachel Simmons, American scholar and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1974 — David Sommeil, French footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Lisa Raymond, American tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1973 — Javier Zanetti, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Dilana, South African-American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Lawrence Dallaglio, English rugby player and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Angie Harmon, American model and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1972 — Christofer Johnsson, Swedish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Sal Fasano, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Stephan Groth, Danish singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Roy Keane, Irish footballer and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Robby Maria, Austrian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Mario Kindelán, Cuban boxer Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Paul Newlove, English rugby player Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Kevin Randleman, American mixed martial artist and wrestler (d. 2016) Wikipedia ↗
• 1971 — Justin Theroux, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Steve Mautone, Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Doug Flach, American tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Bret Hedican, American ice hockey player and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1970 — Brendon Julian, New Zealand-Australian cricketer and journalist Wikipedia ↗
• 1969 — Emily Symons, Australian actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1969 — Brian Drummond, Canadian voice actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — Michael Bivins, American singer and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1968 — Greg Hawgood, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Philippe Albert, Belgian footballer and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Riddick Bowe, American boxer Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Gus Johnson, American sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Todd Nichols, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia ↗
• 1967 — Reinout Scholte, Dutch cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Charlie Dimmock, English gardener and television host Wikipedia ↗
• 1966 — Hansi Kürsch, German singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Claudia Christian, American actress, singer, writer, and director Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — Mike E. Smith, American jockey and sportscaster Wikipedia ↗
• 1965 — John Starks, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Aaron Hall, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Kåre Kolve, Norwegian saxophonist and composer Wikipedia ↗
• 1964 — Hiro Takahashi, Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2005) Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Phoolan Devi, Indian lawyer and politician (d. 2001) Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Anton Janssen, Dutch footballer and coach Wikipedia ↗
• 1963 — Andrew Sullivan, English-American journalist and author Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Suzanne Collins, American author and screenwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1962 — Julia Fordham, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1961 — Jon Farriss, Australian drummer, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Antonio Banderas, Spanish actor and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Annely Ojastu, Estonian sprinter and long jumper Wikipedia ↗
• 1960 — Kenny Perry, American golfer Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Rosanna Arquette, American actress, director, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Albert Owen, Welsh sailor and politician Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Mark Price, English drummer Wikipedia ↗
• 1959 — Florent Vollant, Canadian singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Michael Dokes, American boxer (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Jack Richards, English cricketer, coach, and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1958 — Rosie Winterton, English nurse and politician, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Fred Ho, American saxophonist, composer, and playwright (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Andres Põime, Estonian architect Wikipedia ↗
• 1957 — Aqeel Abbas Jafari, Pakistani writer, poet, architect and chief editor Urdu Dictionary Board Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Dianne Fromholtz, Australian tennis player Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — José Luis Montes, Spanish footballer and manager (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Fred Ottman, American wrestler Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Charlie Peacock, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia ↗
• 1956 — Perween Warsi, Indian-English businesswoman Wikipedia ↗
• 1955 — Jim Mees, American set designer (d. 2013) Wikipedia ↗
• 1955 — Mel Tiangco, Filipino journalist and talk show host Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Peter Endrulat, German footballer Wikipedia ↗
• 1954 — Rick Overton, American screenwriter, actor and comedian Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — Daniel Hugh Kelly, American actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1952 — Diane Venora, American actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1951 — Juan Manuel Santos, Colombian businessman and politician, 59th President of Colombia Wikipedia ↗
• 1950 — Patti Austin, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1948 — Nick Stringer, English actor Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — Ian Anderson, Scottish-English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian academic and politician, 7th Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — John Spencer, English rugby player and manager Wikipedia ↗
• 1947 — Alan Ward, English cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Louise Forestier, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Jimmy Griffin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2005) Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Michael Mantler, American trumpet player and composer Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Shafqat Rana, Indian-Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia ↗
• 1943 — Ronnie Spector, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Betsey Johnson, American fashion designer Wikipedia ↗
• 1942 — Michael Pepper, English physicist and engineer Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Anita Lonsbrough, English swimmer and journalist Wikipedia ↗
• 1941 — Susan Dorothea White, Australian painter and sculptor Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Bobby Hatfield, American singer-songwriter (d. 2003) Wikipedia ↗
• 1940 — Sid Waddell, English sportscaster (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1939 — Kate O'Mara, English actress (d. 2014) Wikipedia ↗
• 1939 — Charlie Rose, American lawyer and politician (d. 2012) Wikipedia ↗
• 1938 — Tony Ross, English author and illustrator Wikipedia ↗
• 1937 — Anatoly Sobchak, Russian scholar and politician, Mayor of Saint Petersburg (d. 2000) Wikipedia ↗
• 1936 — Malene Schwartz, Danish actress Wikipedia ↗
• 1935 — Ian Stewart, Baron Stewartby, English politician, Minister of State for the Armed Forces Wikipedia ↗
• 1935 — Ad van Luyn, Dutch bishop Wikipedia ↗
• 1934 — Tevfik Kış, Turkish wrestler and trainer Wikipedia ↗

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