August 10
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Argentine Air Force Day(Argentina)
Argentine Air Force Day honors the founding and achievements of Argentina's military aviation corps.
Christianfeast day:
Bessus, Blane(Roman Catholic Church), GeraintofDumnonia, Lawrence of Rome, Nicola Saggio, Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque, Patroness ofParañaque,Philippines, August 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day commemorating several saints including Bessus, Blane, Geraint of Dumnonia, Lawrence of Rome, Nicola Saggio, and Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque.
Declaration of Independence of Quito, proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. Independence was finally attained on May 24, 1822, at theBattle of Pichincha. (Ecuador)
Commemorates Quito's declaration of independence from Spanish rule on August 10, 1809.
International Biodiesel Day
International Biodiesel Day promotes the adoption and benefits of biodiesel as a renewable fuel.
National Veterans Day(Indonesia)
Indonesia's National Veterans Day honors the dedication and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans.
World Lion Day
World Lion Day raises global awareness for lion conservation and the protection of their habitats.
Bessus
Feast day honoring Saint Bessus, a martyr venerated in parts of Italy.
Blane(Roman Catholic Church)
Feast day of Saint Blane, a 6th-century Scottish bishop and missionary.
GeraintofDumnonia
Commemorates Saint Geraint of Dumnonia, an early medieval ruler and Christian figure.
Events
Pope Eugene I elected to succeed Martinus I.
In 654, Pope Eugene I was elected to lead the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Martinus I.
Battle of Lechfeld: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats the Magyars, ending 50 years of Magyar invasion of the West.
In 955, Emperor Otto I decisively defeated Magyar raiders at the Battle of Lechfeld, ending decades of invasions into Western Europe.
Battle of Maldon: The English, led by Byrhtnoth, Ealdorman of Essex, are defeated by a band of inland-raiding Vikings near Maldon, Essex.
In 991, English forces under Ealdorman Byrhtnoth were defeated by Viking raiders at the Battle of Maldon in Essex.
The Battle of Azaz ends with a humiliating retreat of the Byzantine emperor, Romanos III Argyros, against the Mirdasid rulers of Aleppo. The retreat degenerates into a rout, in which Romanos himself barely escapes capture.
In 1030, Emperor Romanos III suffered a crushing defeat against the Mirdasids at the Battle of Azaz, resulting in a chaotic retreat.
Yekuno Amlak takes the imperial throne of Ethiopia, restoring the Solomonic dynasty to power after a 100-year Zagwe interregnum.
In 1270, Yekuno Amlak ascended to the Ethiopian throne, reinstating the Solomonic dynasty after a century of Zagwe rule.
The Second Battle of Athenry takes place near Athenry during the Bruce campaign in Ireland.
In 1316, allied Gaelic forces suffered a heavy defeat by Anglo-Norman troops at the Second Battle of Athenry in County Galway.
Jaume Ferrer sets out from Mallorca for the "River of Gold", the Senegal River.
In 1346, Mallorcan navigator Jaume Ferrer embarked on a voyage to find the legendary 'River of Gold', believed to be the Senegal River.
The naval Battle of Saint-Mathieu, during the War of the League of Cambrai, sees the simultaneous destruction of the Breton ship La Cordelière and the English ship The Regent.
In 1512, Breton and English fleets clashed at the Battle of Saint-Mathieu, ending in the dramatic loss of both flagship vessels.
Ferdinand Magellan's five ships set sail from Seville to circumnavigate the globe. The Basque second-in-command Juan Sebastián Elcano will complete the expedition after Magellan's death in the Philippines.
On August 10, 1519, Ferdinand Magellan departed Seville with five ships on a pioneering voyage to circumnavigate the Earth.
Births
Lê Hoàn
Vietnamese emperor who founded the Early Lê dynasty and ruled from 980 to 1005.
King of Aragon from 1291 to 1327 who expanded his realm through conquest and diplomatic skill.
King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg nicknamed “the Blind King,” celebrated for his chivalric valor and death at Crécy.
Francesco Zabarella
Italian cardinal and renowned canon lawyer who played a key role during the Western Schism.
Holy Roman Emperor and King of Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia whose brief reign strengthened the Habsburg rise.
Anne of York
English noblewoman who served as Duchess of Exeter and later Duchess of York during the Wars of the Roses.
Bona of Savoy
Italian noblewoman who served as Duchess of Savoy and influenced dynastic alliances during the late 15th century.
Francesco II Gonzaga
Marquess of Mantua and accomplished condottiero celebrated for his military leadership and patronage of the arts.
Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck
German lawyer and statesman who advanced the Protestant Reformation within the Holy Roman Empire.
Deaths
Lawrence of Rome
Ancient deacon of the Roman church and one of Christianity's most revered martyrs.
Fastrada
Frankish noblewoman and queen consort, remembered for her influence at Charlemagne's court.
Eanbald
Archbishop of York who led the northern English church in the late 8th century.
Al-Wathiq
Abbasid caliph known for his patronage of scholars and the enforcement of the Mihna.
Conrad ('the Red')
Duke of Lorraine and military leader allied with the Ottonian dynasty.
Eleanor
Royal cousin of English kings, known for decades of captivity and her royal claim.
King of Denmark whose turbulent reign ended in a mysterious assassination.
Tekuder
Ilkhanate khan who embraced Islam and ruled in the shadow of Mongol tradition.
Felim mac Aedh Ua Conchobair
King of Connacht during Ireland's turbulent struggle against Anglo-Norman influence.