In History, Today on August 10

The Swedish warship Vasa sank on its maiden voyage in Stockholm harbor.

The Tuileries Palace was stormed by the National Guard and the sans-culottes, marking a turning point in the French Revolution.

The Smithsonian Institution was established in Washington, D.C., with funds from the estate of James Smithson.

Japan offered to surrender in World War II, provided that the status of Emperor Hirohito remained unchanged.

The United Kingdom applied for membership in the European Economic Community (EEC) for the first time.

David Berkowitz, known as the 'Son of Sam', was arrested in New York City after a series of shootings.

The Magellan spacecraft arrived at Venus, beginning its mission to map the planet's surface.

The United Kingdom experienced its highest recorded temperature at 38.5°C (101.3°F) in Faversham, Kent, during a European heatwave.

British authorities thwarted a major terrorist plot to detonate liquid explosives on transatlantic flights from the UK to the United States, leading to significant changes in airport security measures worldwide.

The Marikana miners' strike began in South Africa, leading to a series of protests and a tragic massacre later in the month.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan won the country's first direct presidential election, marking a significant shift in Turkish politics.

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Lombok in Indonesia, part of a series of quakes that caused widespread damage and loss of life.

Jeffrey Epstein, a financier facing charges of sex trafficking, was found dead in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, leading to widespread controversy and conspiracy theories.