What happend on 10th August

09.08
11.08
1856

In Last Island, Louisiana, a hurricane kills about 400 people.

1846

The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the U.S. Congress after $500,000 was given for such a purpose by scientist Joseph Smithson.

1821

Missouri is admitted as the 24th U.S. state.

1809

Quito, now the capital of Ecuador, declares independence from Spain.

1792

French Revolution: Storming of the Tuileries Palace. Louis XVI of France is arrested and taken into custody.

1680

Pueblo Revolt begins in New Mexico.

1519

Ferdinand Magellan's 5 ships set sail from Seville to circumnavigate the globe.