On this day in history covers various historic events that took place throughout history on this day, from sporting events to birthdays and more.
In 1792, the French was overthrown as Louis XVI and wife Marie-Antoinette were imprisoned.
Back in 1846 the Smithsonian Institution was founded in Washington by the U.S. Congress. Funds were bequeathed by English scientist James Smithson.
In 1793 the Louvre opened in Paris. It’s the world’s most visited art museum with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century.
American jurist Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993. She was the second woman to serve on the court.
Famous birthdays on Aug. 10:
1997 – Kylie Jenner – American television personality
1962 – Suzanna Collins – American author and screenwriter
1960 – Antonio Banderas – Spanish actor and director
1951 – Juan Manuel Santos – President of Colombia
1874 – Herbert Hoover – President of the United States
Canadian History:
Aug. 10 1960 marked the Canadian Bill of Rights gaining royal assent. The bill obliged the federal government to guarantee civil rights and freedoms to Canadians. The bill was introduced by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
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