August 10th
1821
Missouri became the 24th state in the United States.
1846
The Smithsonian Institution was established in Washington, D.C., from funds left by British scientist James Smithson.
1921
Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio at his summer home on Campobello island.
1944
U.S. forces seized Guam from Japan.
1948
Candid Camera with Allen Funt debuted on television.
1971
Harmon Kilebrew hit career homerun number 500.
1981
Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,630 hit.
2008
Soul singer Isaac Hayes died at age 65.
Birthdays
81 Jimmy Dean Singer and businessman
76 Doyle Brunson Poker player
62 Ian Anderson Rock singer, musician (Jethro Tull)
49 Antonio Banderas Actor
48 Jon Farriss Rock musician (INXS)
43 Kingantz Cigar Asylum Inmate
37 Angie Harmon Actress
26 BigJonMoo73 Cigar Asylum Inmate
~ joetownhound Cigar Asylum Inmate
~ Volt Cigar Asylum Inmate
90 Herbert Hoover 8/10/1874 - 10/20/1964 31st president of the United States
81 Leo Fender 8/10/1909 - 3/21/1991 American inventor and manufacturer of musical instruments