1966⚡ Event
Heron Road Bridge collapse
The Heron Road Bridge in Ottawa, Canada, collapsed during its construction, killing nine workers.
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What Happened on August 10?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 10 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Queen's Pier
Historical Events on August 10(5)
1988⚡ Event
Civil Liberties Act of 1988
The Civil Liberties Act of 1988 became law, authorizing reparations to surviving Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
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2007⚡ Event
Queen's Pier demolition
The High Court of Hong Kong dismissed legal attempts to preserve the Queen's Pier, amid large protests against its impending demolition.
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2019⚡ Event
Typhoon Lekima landfall in China
Typhoon Lekima made landfall in Zhejiang, China, killing 45 people in the province after causing severe flooding in the Philippines.
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2019⚡ Event
Jeffrey Epstein found dead
Financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, New York.
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Birthdays on August 10(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Nick Suzuki
Nick Suzuki is a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
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2000🎂 Birth
Sophia Smith
American soccer player Sophia Smith was born on August 10, 2000.
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2000🎂 Birth
Jüri Vips
Estonian racing driver Jüri Vips was born on August 10, 2000.
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Deaths on August 10(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito was a Canadian-American professional ice hockey player.
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2022🕊️ Death
Vesa-Matti Loiri
Vesa-Matti Loiri was a Finnish actor, musician, and comedian.
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2024🕊️ Death
Rachael Lillis
Rachael Lillis was an American voice actress and scriptwriter.
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2024🕊️ Death
Peggy Moffitt
Peggy Moffitt was an American model and actress.
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2025🕊️ Death
Anas Al-Sharif
Anas Al-Sharif was a Palestinian journalist and videographer.
August 10 in History
August 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 10
Examples currently recorded for August 10 include Heron Road Bridge collapse (1966), Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (1988), Queen's Pier demolition (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on August 10
People recorded as born on August 10 include Ja Morant, Ritomo Miyata, Nick Suzuki. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 10
Remembered figures who died on August 10 include Tony Esposito, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Rachael Lillis. View all →
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- What happened on August 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 10: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 10?
- One event currently recorded for August 10 is: Heron Road Bridge collapse.
- Who was born on August 10?
- People recorded as born on August 10 include Ja Morant, Ritomo Miyata, Nick Suzuki.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 10.
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