What happened on 10
August? A day of
resistance and reconciliation—a historic battle for Indian sovereignty,
diplomatic treaties, pivotal global developments, and memorable birthdays.
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India Events
🛡️ 1741 – Battle of Colachel ends Dutch colonial rule
King Marthanda
Varma of Travancore decisively defeated the Dutch East India
Company in the Battle of Colachel, marking one of the
first major Indian victories over a European colonial power.
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World Events
🇺🇸 1821 – Missouri admitted as the 24th U.S. State
The state of Missouri officially joined the United
States, expanding the American frontier westward.
🇫🇷 1792 – King Louis XVI imprisoned
During the French Revolution, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
were arrested, marking the fall of the French monarchy.
🏛️ 1846 – Smithsonian Institution established
Funded by British scientist James Smithson, the
U.S. Congress established the Smithsonian, now the
world’s largest museum and research complex.
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Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian
Personalities
👤 1894 – V. V. Giri – India’s 4th President, freedom fighter, and strong advocate for labor rights.
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International Personalities
🥛 1814 – Henri
Nestlé – Swiss entrepreneur, founder of the Nestlé
brand.
🎸 1947 – Ian
Anderson – British musician and flautist, lead singer of Jethro
Tull.
🎬 1992 – Go Ah-sung
– Acclaimed South Korean actress.
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Did You Know?
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🛡️ The Battle of Colachel
was one of the first times an Asian power defeated a European naval force.
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🏛️ The Smithsonian
is home to over 154 million artifacts today.
·
📜 Missouri’s
admission to the U.S. was part of the Missouri Compromise,
addressing slavery in new states.
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Final Thoughts
10 August echoes with courage and
contribution—from India's bold stand against colonialism to global steps in
science, governance, and heritage. 🌍📚
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