Historical Events
- 16 baseball researchers form Society for American Baseball Research
- During the internment round-up operation in west Belfast, the Parachute Regiment kill 11 unarmed civilians in what became known as the Ballymurphy massacre
Baseball Record
Twins' Harmon Killebrew is 10th to amass 500 HRs, & adds his 501st
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Newsome, American NFL defensive back (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31), born in San Bernardino, California
- Justin Theroux, American actor (Mulholland Drive, Inland Empire), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Kevin Randleman, American mixed martial artist
- Mario César Kindelán Mesa, Cuban boxer
- Mike Morreale, Canadian football slotback (Grey Cup 1996 Toronto Argonauts, 1999 Hamilton Tiger Cats), executive (President CFLPA 2012-14) and broadcaster (CKOC), born in Hamilton, Ontario
- Paul Newlove, English rugby league player (St Helens), born in Pontefract, England
- Roy Keane, Irish football player (Manchester United) and coach, born in Cork, Ireland
- Sal Fasano, American MLB catcher (KC Royals), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Stephan Groth, Danish-Norwegian synth-pop singer (Apoptygma Berzerk), born in Odense, Denmark
About August 10, 1971
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Get It On - T Rex
