Sunday, 10th August 2025
Welcome to Sunday, 10th August! It's World Lion Day and International Biodiesel Day. Explore 61 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its new moon phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Leo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 10th August.
On Sunday, 10th August 2025, the weather conditions and celestial alignments create a distinctive backdrop for reflection on historical events. Under a new moon and with the sun in Leo, this date marks several significant moments across centuries of European and global history. The new moon phase represents a period of new beginnings and introspection, whilst the Leo zodiac sign emphasises leadership and decisive action, qualities evident in many historical turning points.
Two pivotal moments from this date’s historical record demonstrate the lasting impact of major events. In 1953, the French Union withdrew its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh in central Vietnam, marking a critical juncture in the First Indochina War and signalling the beginning of the end for French colonial ambitions in Southeast Asia. More recently, in 1864, José Antônio Saraiva announced that the Brazilian military would exact reprisals after Uruguay’s governing Blanco Party refused Brazil’s demands, beginning the Uruguayan War and reshaping the political landscape of South America. Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel, the German astronomer, made a remarkable contribution to science on this date in 1844 when his measurements of stellar motion led him to deduce that Sirius, the brightest star visible in the night sky, had an unseen companion, a discovery that fundamentally advanced astronomical understanding.
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10th August in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on August 10 are passionate, charismatic individuals who naturally command attention. The Sun endows them with self-assurance and a desire to shine and lead. Numerology 9 adds compassion and a drive to make meaningful, lasting contributions to the world.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are creativity, generosity, and natural leadership abilities. However, excessive drama and self-centeredness can strain relationships. The challenge is balancing pride with humility and genuine consideration for others.
Love These Leos love intensely and crave admiration from partners. They are loyal, passionate companions who give themselves completely in relationships. A stable, appreciative partner who reciprocates their devotion brings lasting contentment.
Caree & Finance Careers flourish in creative, leadership, or public-facing fields. The essence of 9 strengthens their desire to serve others and create positive change. Financial stability comes through disciplined, long-term investment strategies and calculated risks.
Health These individuals need regular physical activity to channel their abundant energy. Their spirited temperament benefits from calming practices like meditation and yoga. Heart health and emotional equilibrium deserve consistent attention.
That night, the moon was in its new moon phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).
Fun Facts About 10th August
Name Days in Your Language: Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine
Someone born on this day would be just 250 days old today — roughly 6,014 hours, 360,861 minutes, or 21,651,718 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 222. day of the year.
There are 143 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 32 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 10th August
- Sophia Smith, American soccer player (2000)
- Jüri Vips, Estonian racing driver (2000)
- Ja Morant, American basketball player (1999)
- Ritomo Miyata, Japanese racing driver (1999)
- Nick Suzuki, Canadian ice hockey player (1999)
- Kylie Jenner, American television personality and businesswoman (1997)
- Luca Marini, Italian motorcycle rider (1997)
- Lauren Tait, Scottish netball player (1996)
- Dalvin Cook, American football player (1995)
- Bernardo Silva, Portuguese footballer (1994)
Lives Remembered on 10th August
- Anas Al-Sharif, Palestinian journalist and videographer (born 1996) (2025)
- Rachael Lillis, American voice actress and scriptwriter (born 1978) (2024)
- Peggy Moffitt, American model and actress (born 1937) (2024)
- Vesa-Matti Loiri, Finnish actor, musician and comedian (born 1945) (2022)
- Tony Esposito, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1943) (2021)
- Jeffrey Epstein, American financier and child sex trafficker (born 1953) (2019)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th August
- Argentine Air Force Day (Argentina)
- Christian feast day: Bessus
- Christian feast day: Blane (Roman Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Geraint of Dumnonia
- Christian feast day: Lawrence of Rome
- Christian feast day: Nicola Saggio
- Christian feast day: Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso de Parañaque, Patroness of Parañaque, Philippines
- Christian feast day: August 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Declaration of Independence of Quito, proclaimed independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. Independence was finally attained on May 24, 1822, at the Battle of Pichincha. (Ecuador)
- International Biodiesel Day
- National Veterans Day (Indonesia)
- World Lion Day
What Happened on 10th August?
- Israel strikes Al-Tabaeen school in eastern Gaza City, killing at least 80 Palestinians. (2024)
- Derecho in Iowa becomes the most costly thunderstorm disaster in U.S. history. (2020)
- Thirty-two are killed and one million are evacuated as Typhoon Lekima makes landfall in Zhejiang, China. Earlier it had caused flooding in the Philippines. (2019)
- Philip Manshaus shoots his stepsister and attacks a mosque in the Bærum mosque shooting. (2019)
- Horizon Air employee Richard Russell hijacks and performs an unauthorized takeoff on a Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 plane at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in Washington, flying it for more than an hour before crashing the plane and killing himself on Ketron Island in Puget Sound. (2018)
- An anti-government rally turns into a riot when members of the Romanian Gendarmerie attack the 100,000 people protesting in front of the Victoria Palace, leading to 452 recorded injuries. The authorities alleged that the crowd was infiltrated by hooligans who began attacking law enforcement agents. (2018)