On this day: 10 August

Selected events and births on 10 August, from Wikipedia’s “On this day”.

Events

• 1270 – Yekuno Amlak deposed the last Zagwe king and seized the imperial throne of Ethiopia, beginning the reign of the Solomonic dynasty, which would last for more than 700 years. Read more: Yekuno Amlak Zagwe dynasty Emperor of Ethiopia
• 1792 – French Revolution: Insurrectionists in Paris stormed the Tuileries Palace, effectively ending the French monarchy until it was restored in 1814. Read more: French Revolution Insurrection of 10 August 1792 Tuileries Palace
• 1793 – The Louvre (pyramid pictured) in Paris, today the world's most-visited museum, opened with an exhibition of 537 paintings and 184 objets d'art. Read more: Louvre Objet d'art
• 1844 – From measurements of its motion, German astronomer Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel deduced that Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, had an unseen companion. Read more: Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Sirius List of brightest stars
• 1901 – The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers began an ultimately unsuccessful strike to reverse its declining fortunes and organize large numbers of new members. Read more: Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers U.S. Steel recognition strike of 1901
• 2007 – Amid large protests against the impending demolition of the Queen's Pier, the Hong Kong High Court dismissed legal attempts to preserve the landmark. Read more: Queen's Pier Hong Kong High Court

Born on this day

• 1951 – Juan Manuel Santos, Colombian businessman and politician, 59th President of Colombia Read more: Juan Manuel Santos President of Colombia
• 1958 – Rosie Winterton, English nurse and politician, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons Read more: Rosie Winterton Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
• 1976 – Ian Murray, Scottish businessman and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland Read more: Ian Murray (Scottish politician) Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland
• 1997 – Kylie Jenner, American television personality and businesswoman Read more: Kylie Jenner
• 1997 – Luca Marini, Italian motorcycle rider Read more: Luca Marini
• 1999 – Ja Morant, American basketball player Read more: Ja Morant
• 1999 – Ritomo Miyata, Japanese racing driver Read more: Ritomo Miyata
• 1999 – Nick Suzuki, Canadian ice hockey player Read more: Nick Suzuki
• 2000 – Sophia Smith, American soccer player Read more: Sophia Wilson
• 2000 – Jüri Vips, Estonian racing driver Read more: Jüri Vips
• 2005 – Tidjane Salaün, French basketball player Read more: Tidjane Salaün
• 2005 – Nikola Topić, Serbian basketball player Read more: Nikola Topić

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