What happened on Thursday August 10, 2000?

Here's what happened on August 10, 2000:

• Oklahoma City Bombing Indictment Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are formally indicted for the devastating Oklahoma City bombing, a domestic terrorist attack that shocked the United States and led to significant changes in anti-terrorism policies.
• Treaty of Sèvres The Ottoman Empire is formally divided among Allied powers through the Treaty of Sèvres, signed by representatives of Sultan Mehmed VI, marking a significant moment in the post-World War I reorganization of the Middle East.
• Kursk Submarine Disaster The Russian submarine Kursk tragically explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, resulting in the loss of the entire crew and becoming a significant maritime and military disaster for Russia.
• Russo-Japanese War Peace Negotiations Peace negotiations begin in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, marking a critical diplomatic effort to end the Russo-Japanese War, which would ultimately be mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.
• Battle of Guam The Battle of Guam concludes during World War II, representing a crucial Pacific theater operation where U.S. forces recaptured the strategically important island from Japanese occupation.
• Battle of the Yellow Sea A pivotal naval engagement during the Russo-Japanese War, the Battle of the Yellow Sea represents a significant maritime confrontation between Russian and Japanese battleship fleets, demonstrating the emerging naval power of Japan.
• Treaty of Bucharest The Second Balkan War concludes with the Treaty of Bucharest, signed by delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece, reshaping territorial boundaries and political relationships in the Balkan region.
• Vasa Shipwreck The Swedish warship Vasa sinks on her maiden voyage off Stockholm, a tragic maritime disaster that would become one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. The vessel, a massive and ornately decorated royal warship, capsized and sank just minutes after setting sail in 1628, due to design flaws and poor weight distribution.
• Battle of Narva The Battle of Narva ends with a defensive German victory during World War II, highlighting the intense fighting on the Eastern Front between German and Soviet forces.
• Dissolution of Aragon Defense Council During the Spanish Civil War, the Second Spanish Republic dissolves the Regional Defence Council of Aragon, signaling ongoing political and territorial tensions within the conflict.
• Treaty of London The Treaty of London is signed between England and Scotland, effectively ending the Bishops' Wars, a conflict rooted in religious and political tensions between the Scottish Presbyterians and the English monarchy's attempts to impose Anglican religious practices.
• U.S. Steel Recognition Strike The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers initiates a significant labor strike against U.S. Steel, highlighting the ongoing struggles for workers' rights and fair labor practices during the early 20th century industrial era.
• Brunei Crown Prince Proclamation Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah is proclaimed the crown prince of Brunei through a Royal Proclamation, signifying a moment of royal succession in the Southeast Asian monarchy.
• Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 Crash A tragic aviation accident occurs when Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 crashes near Beigan Airport in the Matsu Islands of Taiwan, resulting in sixteen fatalities.

Events in 2000

August 10, 2000: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 10, 2000

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 2000

August 10, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 10, 2000:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $48.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $73.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $55.88
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.75

Exchange Rates on August 10, 2000:

• 1 JPY = 0.61 GBP
• 1 JPY = 1.57 CHF

August 10, 2000 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 2000 can also be written as 8/10/2000 in the US and as 10/8/2000 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 2000 in August 2000 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 2000:

• Sophia Smith

Famous people born in 2000

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 2000:

• Gilbert Parkhouse

  Welsh cricketer and rugby player (b. 1925).

• Suzanne Danco
• Rita Trapanese
• Livio Zanetti

Famous people who died in 2000

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Sisqo - Incomplete
2. matchbox twenty - Bent
3. N'Sync - It's Gonna Be Me
4. Destiny's Child - Jumpin' Jumpin'
5. Aaliyah - Try Again

August 10, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Craig David - 7 Days
2. Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
3. Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
4. Melanie C - I Turn To You
5. Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster

August 10, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Sisqo - Incomplete
2. Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
3. Ruff Endz - No More
4. Next - Wifey
5. Avant - Separated

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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August 10, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 2000 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 2000 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 10, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 02:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 2000.

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Someone born on August 10, 2000 is:

24 years 8 months old,

or 296 months and 13 days old,

or 1288 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9022 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 2000?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 2000?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 10, 2000.

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