This Day in History

August 10th in History

Magellan sets sail and a French mob captures the king! Today's murderers include the Mansons, Son of Sam, and the killer of Adam Walsh. The Tin Man of Oz, Jimmy Dean, and Antonio Banderas are born; Otto Lilenthal and Rin Tin Tin die. Happy Skyscraper Appreciation Day!

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Quote of the Day

"Many years ago, I concluded that a few hair shirts were part of the mental wardrobe of every man. The president differs from other men in that he has a more extensive wardrobe."

Herbert Hoover, US president born August 10, 1874