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?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 10 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on August 10(5)
Notable 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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August 10 in History
August 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1966 to the present day.
Major Events on August 10
Among the most notable events on August 10: Heron Road Bridge collapse (1966), Civil Liberties Act of 1988 (1988), Queen's Pier demolition (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 10
Notable figures born on August 10 include Ja Morant, Ritomo Miyata, Nick Suzuki. View all birthdays →
Notable 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 10?
- August 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on August 10?
- One of the most notable events on August 10 is: Heron Road Bridge collapse.
- Who was born on August 10?
- Famous figures born on August 10 include Ja Morant, Ritomo Miyata, Nick Suzuki.
- How many historical events happened on August 10?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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