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1776 – American Revolutionary War: Word of the United States Declaration of Independence reaches London. 1821 – Missouri is admitted as the 24th U.S. state. 1846 – The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the U.S. Congress after $500,000 was given for such a purpose by scientist James Smithson.
The Declaration of Independence, the most consequential and perhaps most heroic challenge to authority in human annals, reached the ear of King George III in London on this day in history, August ...
August 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Declaration of Independence of Quito, proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. Independence was finally attained on May 24, 1822, at the Battle of Pichincha. International Biodiesel Day; National Veterans Day (Indonesia) World Lion Day [69]
Lasso announced a state of emergency for 60 days, the immediate mobilization of armed forces across the country and three days of national mourning. The election, set for August 20, is scheduled ...
August 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM. Men's 4 x 400m Relay at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The Olympic schedule for Saturday, Aug. 10, is filled with thrilling events and record-breaking athletes, so be ...
1949 – US President Harry S. Truman signs the National Security Act Amendment, streamlining the defense agencies of the United States government, and replacing the National Military Establishment with the United States Department of Defense. 1954 – At Massena, New York, the groundbreaking ceremony for the St. Lawrence Seaway is held.
World Lion Day is an international annual event on August 10, dedicated to raising awareness and support for the conservation of lions.Conceived by conservationists Rae Kokeš and David Youldon, then both working for the conservation charity The African Lion & Environmental Research Trust (ALERT), with the launch event taking place in Livingstone, Zambia on August 10, 2013.
Sunday, Aug. 4. American Family Day. Assistance Dog Day. Founder's Day. Hooray for Kids Day. International Clouded Leopard Day. National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. National Friendship Day ...