August 10
What happened on August 10 in history
3 events fall on August 10, from 1519 to 1793. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on August 10
1519
Magellan's fleet leaves Seville
Five ships begin the voyage that will first circle the globe.
1675
The Royal Observatory is founded
The foundation stone is laid at Greenwich.
1793
The Louvre opens as a museum
The former palace opens its galleries to the public.