August 10: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2023: Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for his fierce anti-corruption stance and exposing connections between organized crime and government officials, was tragically assassinated after leaving a political rally in Quito. His murder highlights the dangerous political landscape and ongoing challenges with corruption and criminal networks in Ecuador.
• 2018: The Taliban launched a large-scale military offensive targeting Ghazni, a provincial capital located on the strategic Kabul–Kandahar Highway in southeastern Afghanistan. The militants successfully captured a portion of the city, escalating the ongoing conflict.
• 2013: Four Thai tourists traveling in Nigeria's Rivers State were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• 2006: On August 10, 2006, the London Metropolitan Police successfully disrupted a major terrorist plot targeting aircraft traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States. As a result of the investigation, 21 arrests were made, and strict new security measures were immediately implemented, including a comprehensive ban on liquids and gels in both checked and carry-on baggage.
• 1991: Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music" completes its limited run at the New York State Theater after a brief seven-performance engagement, marking another chapter in the show's complex performance history.
• 1986: The musical 'Me & My Girl' opens at the Marquis Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 1,420 performances.
• 1984: During the women's 3,000 meters final at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a dramatic incident occurred when American runner Mary Decker collided with South African-born British athlete Zola Budd. Decker, a favorite to win the race, tripped on Budd's heel and fell, effectively ending her Olympic medal hopes. The incident became one of the most memorable and controversial moments in Olympic track and field history, symbolizing the intense competition and emotional stakes of elite sports.
• 1983: Mathieu Roy began his professional career as an ice hockey player in Canada, contributing to the nation's rich hockey tradition. Roy would go on to play in various professional leagues, representing the sport's competitive spirit.
• 1982: Shaun Murphy is an accomplished English professional snooker player known for his precise technique and successful career in international snooker tournaments.
• 1978: A tragic accident involving three members of the Ulrich family occurred, which ultimately led to significant legal proceedings against Ford Motor Company regarding the safety of the Ford Pinto. This incident highlighted serious design flaws in the vehicle's fuel system that made it prone to catastrophic fires during rear-end collisions.

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August 10th marks the 222nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 223rd in case of leap years).

There are 143 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 10th is the 10th day of the month of August.

What day of the week is August 10?

On August 10th, 2025 the day of the week is Sunday.

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The zodiac sign associated with August 10th is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

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