Invasion of Bavaria
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
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August 10 in History
This permanent archive page contains 228 World History Database records for August 10, spanning 955 to 2024. Recorded topics include Battle of Lechfeld; Battle of Rechnitz; Invasion of Bavaria.
Total: 228Events: 206Births: 4Deaths: 2Battles: 16Countries: 33
Events on August 10
Siege of Augsburg
50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto I when they besiege Augsburg
Danelaw
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Reballion of Rebels in Conway
At Conway castle Richard is tricked into returning Henry Bolingbrokes lands
Raid on Conquet
Clinton leads English raids against the French coast
Raid on Le Conquet
Clinton commands the English fleet raiding the French coast near Le Conquet
Journey to Scotland
Charles leaves London for Scotland amid continuing conflict with the English Parliament.
Journey to Scotland
Charles leaves London for Scotland amid continuing conflict with the English Parliament.
Mobilization
Skippon reviews London regiments at Finsbury Fields during Parliament's mobilisation.
Mobilization
Parliament issues instructions for the impressment of 22,000 in London & the east
New Model Army
Parliament issues instructions for the impressment of 22,000 in London & the east
Siege of Perth
Moves past Perth to Stirling with the Covenanter Army under Baille in persuit
Siege of Stirling
Moves past Perth to Stirling with the Covenanter Army under Baille in persuit
Observatory Foundation Stone
Lays the foundation stone of the Royal Observatory.
Peace of Nijmegen
The Dutch Republic concludes peace with France at Nijmegen, ending its principal part in the Franco-Dutch War fought under the leadership of William III of Orange.
Karlskrona Receives Town Charter
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
Karlskrona Receives Town Charter
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
Capture of Dutch Forces
Travancore captured Dutch soldiers, weapons, and officers following the victory at Colachel.
Capture of Eustachius De Lannoy
De Lannoy became a prisoner of Travancore and later entered Marthanda Varma’s military service.
Defence of Travancore
Ramayyan Dalawa helped organize Travancore’s resistance during the campaign against the Dutch.
Siege of Fort Pitt
Comes to the relief of Fort Pitt, Pontiac later submits to British authority
Seal
Suggests "E Pluribus Unum" as a motto for the Seal of the US
Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Completes Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Eine little Night Music
Records an English-title variant for Eine kleine Nachtmusik.
Abolition of Monarchy
Georges Jacques Danton organized the rising that overthrows the monarchy.
Abolition of Monarchy
Organizes the rising that overthrows the monarchy
August Insurrection
Barras supported the revolutionary movement that overthrew the monarchy during the August insurrection.
August Insurrection
Desmoulins worked with Danton and militants of the Theatre-Francais district during the insurrection against the monarchy.
Coup
Organizes the rising that overthrows the monarchy
Election
Elected Deputy Commissioner
Exile of Lafayette
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria
Exile of Lafayette
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob, Lafayette surrenders to Austria.
Insurrection
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris
Insurrection
The fall of the monarchy after the insurrection of 10 August strengthens radical clubs and sections in Paris.
Minister of Justice
Danton became minister of justice after the overthrow of the monarchy during the August insurrection.
Order to Swiss Guard
Louis XVI sent orders intended to halt continued fighting by the Swiss Guard as the defense of the Tuileries collapsed.
Refuge in Legislative Assembly
Louis XVI and the royal family left the Tuileries and sought protection inside the Legislative Assembly.
Result of Surrender of Lafayette
Lafayette enters Austrian custody after crossing the frontier.
Result of Surrender of Lafayette
Lafayette is detained by Austria after leaving revolutionary France.
Siege of Paris
The Tuileries is stormed by the Paris mob
Surrender of Lafayette
Lafayette crosses the border & surrenders to Austria
Surrender of Lafayette
Lafayette crosses the border and surrenders to Austria.
Suspension by Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly suspended Louis XVI and transferred executive authority to a provisional ministerial council.
Tuileries Insurrection Observed
Napoleon witnessed the revolutionary crisis surrounding the assault on the Tuileries while he was in Paris.
Tuileries Palace Assault
Insurrectionary forces attacked the Tuileries, destroying the remaining practical authority of Louis XVI's constitutional monarchy.
Health of Horatio Nelson
Nelson's right eye is left permanently damaged after the Calvi siege.
Siege of Calvi
Nelson's eyesight is permanently damaged and the right eye later loses its sight.
Siege of Calvi
The British bring Calvi under constant bombardment and the town surrenders.
Siege of Calvi
The British bring Calvi under constant bombardment, and the town surrenders
Capture of Bogota
Captures Bogota
Constitution of Venezuela
Establishes the Republic of Gran Colombia with himself as President
Boundary Treaty with Bolivia
Signs a treaty defining the Chilean-Bolivian boundary at the twenty-fourth parallel.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd constitutional term
Strike
End of the agricultural strike in eastern England
1st Promenade Concert
Holds the first Promenade Concert at Queens Hall, London
Election
Conservatives 340, Liberal Unionists 71, Liberals 177 & Irish Party 82
Bolshevik Menshevik Split
Wins support for a tighter centralised party organisation.
Bolshevik Menshevik Split
Becomes associated with the Menshevik faction after the split.
Menshevik Faction
Supports Martov against Lenin in party disputes.
Second Congress
Helps secure adoption of the party programme.
Second Congress
Sides with Martov during the early factional dispute.
Constitution of Great Britain
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills. Passed by the House of Lords, the duration of Parliament is reduced from 7 to 5 yrs. MPs are to be payed for the first time, 400 pounds a year
Legislation
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills
Money Bill Veto Removed
The Lords loses its veto over money bills.
MP Salaries Introduced
Members of Parliament are to receive salaries of 400 pounds a year.
Parliament Term Reduced
Maximum parliamentary duration is reduced from seven years to five.
Reform of Parliament
The Lords are denied a veto over "money bills" & have 2 yr veto for other bills
Southern Journey Pony Assignments
Oates takes charge of Christopher as Scott assigns ponies and handlers for the southern journey.
Two Year Lords Delay
The Lords receives only a two-year delaying power over other bills.
Mobilization
Bulgaria is attacked by Turkey and Romania
Treaty of Bucharest
Hosts the settlement ending war among the Balkan states.
Treaty of Bucharest
Romania gains Southern Dobruja after the Second Balkan War.
Treaty of Bucharest
Gains Southern Dobruja from Bulgaria.
Treaty of Bucharest
Confirms Greek gains in Macedonia and Salonika.
Treaty of Bucharest
A final peace is agreed in the Treaty of Bucharest
Treaty of Bucharest
Accepts territorial losses after defeat.
Treaty of Bucharest
Hosts the treaty ending the Second Balkan War.
Treaty of Bucharest
Secures most of Vardar Macedonia for Serbia.
Treaty of Bucharest
Secures most of Vardar Macedonia for Serbia.
Treaty of Bucharest
Participates in the settlement ending the war.
Anglo-Persian Acquisition Act Royal Assent
The Anglo-Persian Oil Company Acquisition of Capital Act receives Royal Assent.
Civil Service Wartime Regulations Reviewed
Addresses wartime regulations affecting Civil Service employees and their availability for national service.
Goeben and Breslau Escape
Faces criticism after Goeben and Breslau reach Ottoman waters despite British attempts to intercept them.
Home-Grown Food Supply Reviewed
Reviews measures concerning domestic food production and distribution during wartime disruption.
Irish Volunteer Forces Discussed
Addresses the position of volunteer forces in Ireland during the opening weeks of the war.
Brusilov Offensive
The Germans are forced to end their Verdun Operation. The Brusilov Offensive ends with half a million Russian casualties. The attempt to drive Austria out of the war fails
Chunuk Bair Recaptured by Ottoman Counterattack
Mustafa Kemal leads the counterattack that drives Allied troops from Chunuk Bair and restores Ottoman control.
East Anglian Division Begins Suvla Landing
The first units of Inglefield's 54th East Anglian Division land at Suvla to reinforce IX Corps.
Lone Pine Gains Consolidated
Walker oversees consolidation of the captured Lone Pine position after four days of close fighting.
Piecemeal Scimitar Fighting Ends without Gain
Further unsupported attacks around Scimitar Hill fail and exhausted British units fall back from exposed positions.
Food Administration
Hoover directs voluntary conservation and federal controls over wartime food distribution.
Amiens Offensive
French First Army captures Montdidier, helping restore Allied control around the Paris-Amiens railway area.
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Attends the BEF GHQ Shell Conference
Capture of Montdidier
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control
Conference of Shell
Attends the BEF GHQ Shell Conference
Offensive
Orders anti German troops to the Volga
Third Army
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control
Aegean Islands Status
The Treaty of Sevres recognises Greek authority over most eastern Aegean islands already administered by Greece.
Eastern Thrace Transferred
The Treaty of Sevres transfers Eastern Thrace to Greek administration.
Greek Administration of Smyrna
The Treaty of Sevres provides for Greek administration of Smyrna before a future plebiscite.
Independence of Hejaz
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Independence of Kurdistan and Armenia
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
Independence of Saudi Arabia
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres Arabia is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres Hejaz is given its independence
Independence of Turkey
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia
Rule of Constantinople
The Allies complete the occupation of Constantinople
Rule of Constantinople
The Allies complete their occupation of Constantinople
Rule of Cyprus
Under the Treaty of Sevres Turkey cedes Cyprus to Britain
Rule of Dardenelles
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control
Rule of Kurdistan
Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented
Rule of Smyrna
Under the Treaty of Sevres Smyrna is ceded to Greece. Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna
Rule of Syria
Under the Treaty of Svres Syria is ceded to France
Rule of Thrace
Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace is ceded to Greece
Rule of Transjordan
Under the Treaty of Sevres a League of Nations mandate awards Transjordan to Britain
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty a League of Nations mandate is set up for Syria. Syria is ceded to France
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty of Sevres Turkey cedes Cyprus to Britain. Under the Treaty of Sevres a League of Nations mandate awards Transjordan to Britain
Treaty of Sevres
Turkey is to be occupied by British, French & Italian troops. Turkey is forced to renounce much of the Ottoman Empire to the Allies. The Treaty of Sevres leads to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty of Sevres Greece is given the adminstration of Smyrna. Under the Treaty of Sevres Eastern Thrace, Chios & Smyrna are ceded to Greece. Turkey surrenders all territorial claims in Arab Asia & north Africa.
Treaty of Sevres
Under the Treaty of Sevres the Dardanelles are placed under international control. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Kurdistan, never implemented. Under the Treaty of Sevres independence is given to Armenia.
Treaty of Sevres
League mandates are created from former Ottoman territories under the peace settlement.
Treaty of Sevres
Part of European Turkey is ceded to Bulgaria
Treaty of Sevres
Venizelos signs the Treaty of Sevres, expanding Greek administration in Thrace and around Smyrna.
Capture of Merida
The Nationalists take Merida on their way to Madrid cutting off the Republicans in Badajoz
Siege of Merida
The Nationalists take Merida on their way to Madrid cutting off the Republicans in Badajoz
Council of Aragon
The Council of Aragon is dissolved
Invasion of Aragon
The Government invades Aragon, under forces led by General Lister
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Atlantic Charter
Joins conference discussions concerning munitions and wartime supply.
Atlantic Charter
Represents British supply priorities during talks with American officials.
Atlantic Charter
Accepts a common statement despite concerns about imperial implications.
Atlantic Charter
Accepts disarmament of aggressor nations after the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Atlantic Charter
Accepts economic cooperation as part of the proposed postwar settlement.
Atlantic Charter
Accepts opposition to territorial changes made without popular consent.
Atlantic Charter
Accepts the goal of freedom from fear and want after Nazi defeat.
Atlantic Charter
Agrees to principles supporting improved access to trade and raw materials.
Atlantic Charter
Commits Britain to a principle of consent in territorial settlement.
Atlantic Charter
Hosts Roosevelt at the joint Sunday service aboard Prince of Wales.
Atlantic Charter
Negotiates the wording of the joint declaration with Roosevelt.
Atlantic Charter
Supports a peace allowing nations to live safely within their boundaries.
Atlantic Charter
Supports reducing armaments under a wider system of security.
Atlantic Charter
Uses the ceremony to emphasize shared Anglo-American values.
Atlantic Charter
Attends discussions concerning Anglo-American wartime cooperation and supply.
Atlantic Charter
Supports coordination of American material assistance to Britain.
Atlantic Charter
Attends a joint Sunday service aboard HMS Prince of Wales.
Atlantic Charter
Links postwar security with social welfare and economic advancement.
Atlantic Charter
Places rejection of territorial expansion among the charter's common principles.
Atlantic Charter
Places unhindered maritime movement within the charter's international vision.
Atlantic Charter
Promotes political self-determination within the charter's postwar vision.
Atlantic Charter
Supports an eight-point framework for wartime aims and postwar peace.
Atlantic Charter
Supports establishment of a wider permanent system of general security.
Atlantic Charter
Supports freedom of the seas as a central postwar principle.
Atlantic Charter
Supports international economic cooperation and improved labour standards.
Atlantic Charter
Supports restoration of sovereign rights and self-government after Axis occupation.
Atlantic Charter
Supports the principle that neither country seeks territorial aggrandizement.
Atlantic Charter
The principle anticipates later work toward the United Nations.
Atlantic Charter
The service visibly demonstrates growing Anglo-American solidarity.
Atlantic Charter
Works with Churchill on a statement of common international principles.
Execution
Reichenaus 6th Army HQ orders executions to be left to the SD or SS
Sixth Army
Reichenaus 6th Army HQ orders executions to be left to the SD or SS
Loss of Submarine Scirè
Zelik and the entire crew of Scirè are killed when the submarine is sunk off Haifa during a special-operations mission.
Mobilization
Leaves Britain to take command of the Eighth Army
Operation Totalize
Operation Tractable incorporated lessons learned from Operation Totalize, notably the effectiveness of mechanized infantry units and tactical bombing raids by heavy bombers. By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise, they are unable to advance farther immediately and they had been unable to capture Falaise
Operation Tractable
By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise
Operation Tractable
By August 10, Canadian troops had reached Hill 195, north of Falaise
Wehrmacht
The Canadian Armys offensive stalled on August 9, with strong Wehrmacht counterattacks resulting in heavy casualties for the Canadian and Polish armoured and infantry divisions
Further Atomic Bombing Halted
Truman orders that no additional atomic bombs be used without further presidential authority.
ECSC Begins
Becomes first president of the ECSC High Authority after the Treaty of Paris enters force.
Canadian Bill of Rights
Secures passage of the Canadian Bill of Rights.
FBI Jail Interview
At Oswald's request, FBI agent John Quigley interviewed him in jail about his background and Fair Play for Cuba Committee activities.
Fingertips (Pt. II)
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
Fingertips - Pt. 2
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 on the R&B and pop chart with "Fingertips - Pt. 2". Little Stevie Wonder tops the charts with "Fingertips (Pt. II)", the first live single in history to reach No 1
FPCC Membership Claims
During the FBI interview, Oswald falsely described a larger New Orleans FPCC membership and referred to the fictitious A. J. Hidell as its president.
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
Releases Weasels Ripped My Flesh, assembling experimental studio and live performances from the Mothers.
Transfer
Joins Liverpool from Celtic as Kevin Keegan's replacement.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador after the return to civilian rule
SLV-3 Experimental Flight
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam leads the SLV-3 project during India's first experimental flight of its indigenous satellite launch vehicle.
Transfer
Lawrie McMenemy calls a press conference at the Potters Heron hotel, Ampfield to announce that the European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan will be joining Southampton F.C. in the forthcoming summer
Transfer
Lawrie McMenemy calls a press conference at the Potters Heron hotel, Ampfield to announce that the European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan will be joining Southampton F.C. in the forthcoming summer
Shot of Love
Releases Shot of Love.
Border Clashes
Clashes with Vietnamese forces intensify
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term, after the resignation of Uno
Arab League Liberation Appeal
Calls for effective measures restoring Kuwait's sovereignty.
Cairo Arab Summit
Urges Arab leaders to condemn Iraq's invasion without hesitation.
Iraqi Invasion Condemned
Supports Arab participation in the coalition opposing occupation.
Venus Radar Mapping
Magellan enters Venus orbit and begins radar mapping.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Large Hadron Collider Civil Engineering
Authorizes French civil-engineering work needed for Large Hadron Collider construction on the French side of the CERN site.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Legal Framework
Cambodia passes law establishing the framework for the ECCC
Uranium Enrichment
Iran resumes the conversion of uranium at the Isfahan facility, under IAEA safeguards, but does not engage in enrichment of uranium
Recall Referendum
Morales wins a recall referendum and strengthens his presidential mandate.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador, 2nd term
Pluto Atmosphere
New Horizons results prompt investigation of how Pluto replenishes atmospheric nitrogen while gas escapes to space.
Resignation of Hassan Diab
Announces his government's resignation after the Beirut explosion.
European Super Cup Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in the European Super Cup.
European Super Cup Second Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in the European Super Cup victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
PACT Act
Signs veterans burn-pit exposure legislation.
Turkish Super Lig Debut
Wins his first Turkish Super Lig match as Fenerbahce manager against Adana Demirspor.
Births on August 10
Birth of John of Bohemia
John was born in Luxembourg as the son of Henry VII and Margaret of Brabant.
Birth of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Birth of Camillo Benso di Cavour
Birth of Ian Anderson
Birth of Ian Anderson
Birth of Ibrahim Anwar
Birth of Ibrahim Anwar
Deaths on August 10
Death of Charles Talbot
Killed in battle at Castillion
Death of Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr
Death of Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr
Battles on August 10
Battle of Lechfeld
Ottos victory ends the Magyars invasion of German states. Defeats the Hungarians & ends their raids across Europe. 50,000 Magyars invade Bavaria but are defeated by Otto when they besiege Augsburg
Battle of Rechnitz
Defeats the Magyars & Slavs during their Invasion of Germany
Battle of Maldon
Leads an army which is defeated by the Danes
Battle of Maldon
Vikings are paid the 1st Danegeld after victory at Maldon
Battle of Maldon
The English agree to pay the 1st Danegeld. Ethelred makes a Treaty of peace & mutual assistance with Olaf. About 93 Viking ships raid south east England
Battle of Dupplin Muir
Helped by Edward II defeats a Scottish army led by Mar during David IIs minority
Battle of Dupplin Muir
Defeated & killed in battle by Edward Balliol
Battle of Quentin
Sees action at the Battle of St Quentin
Battle of Saint Quentin
Clinton takes part in Lord Pembrokes expedition & fights with Spanish forces at the Battle of Saint Quentin
Battle of Saint Quentin
Fights for the Imperialists against the Dutch during the Dutch Rebellion
Battle of St Quentin
Defeats the French & leaves north France defenceless
Battle of St Quentin
Defeats the French & leaves northern France defenceless
Battle of Colachel
De Lannoy commanded Dutch forces at Colachel and was captured after their defeat.
Battle of Colachel
Marthanda Varma’s Travancore army defeated Dutch East India Company forces at Colachel.
Battle of Mulhouse
Despatches a reserve division to assist in the defence, but they arrived too late to save the town from recapture, Bonneau withdrawing towards Belfort on 10 August in order to escape German encirclement
Battle of Picardy, 3rd
On 10th August the French 3rd Army launched attacks in the southern sector of the advance. Montdidier was re-captured and the Paris-Amiens railway line was once again in Allied control