Time: 2024-08-10
August 10 has been a significant day throughout history , marked by a series of impactful events that have shaped various aspects of our world . From pioneering space achievements to notable cultural milestones and historical battles , this day holds a diverse array of important moments.
On August 10 , 2003 , Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko made history as the first person to marry while in space . The ceremony took place aboard the International Space Station , with his bride , Ekaterina Dmitrieva , in Texas . The wedding was conducted via a NASA satellite link , highlighting a remarkable moment of human connection across the cosmos . In contrast , in 2001 , August 10 witnessed a devastating attack during the Angolan Civil War . Rebels from the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola ( UNITA ) derailed a train using an anti - tank mine and subsequently opened fire on passengers . The attack resulted in the tragic loss of approximately 250 lives , underscoring the severe impacts of conflict in the region.
On August 10 , 1990 , the Magellan space probe , launched by the Space Shuttle Atlantis , was successfully inserted into orbit around Venus . This milestone marked the first spacecraft to be launched by a space shuttle and began an eight - month mission to gather valuable data about Venus , providing significant insights into the planet known as Earth 's twin . Additionally , August 10 , 1944 , saw the end of the intense Battle of Narva , fought between the German Army and the Soviet Leningrad Front for control of the Narva Isthmus in Estonia . The eight - day battle concluded with a decisive victory for the German forces , illustrating the strategic importance of this region during the Second World War.
On this day in history , notable figures were born , leaving their mark on various fields . Wade Barrett , a renowned English wrestler , Lisa Raymond , a celebrated American tennis player , Roy Keane , a distinguished Irish footballer , Antonio Banderas , an acclaimed Spanish actor , and Herbert Hoover , an influential American politician and 31st President of the United States , were all born on August 10 throughout different years . Their contributions have shaped their respective industries and left a lasting legacy for future generations to admire.
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