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Monday, 10 August 2026

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★ Born on this day 4 entries

1874
Herbert Hoover, 31st President from (1929 - 1933).
US Politics & Government 152 yrs ago
1925
Mike Douglas, actor.
US Arts & Culture 101 yrs ago
1933
Jerry Falwell, televangelist.
US Religion 93 yrs ago
1960
Antonio Banderas, actor.
US Arts & Culture 66 yrs ago

► Events on this day 4 entries

1809
Ecuador gains its independence.
US Politics & Government 217 yrs ago
1900
First Davis Cup Tennis Tournament is held in Massachusetts. The U.S. defeats Great Britain.
US Sport 126 yrs ago
1955
Minimum wage jumps from 75 cents to a dollar an hour.
US 71 yrs ago
1981
Pete Rose tops Stan Musial's record of 3630 hits.
US Sport 45 yrs ago