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.

    Events on August 10

    1. 1519

      Magellan's fleet leaves Seville

      Five ships begin the voyage that will first circle the globe.

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    2. 1675

      The Royal Observatory is founded

      The foundation stone is laid at Greenwich.

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    3. 1793

      The Louvre opens as a museum

      The former palace opens its galleries to the public.

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