What Happened on August 1, 2010 -

Historical Events

President Aquino Commemorated

200m x 250m photo mosaic commemorating the life of Filipino President Corazon Aquino is unveiled near Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta Park, Manila

Australian Stuart Appleby finishes with an 11-under-59 to win the Greenbrier Classic at White Sulphur Springs, to become only the 5th player and first non-American to break 60 on the PGA Tour

Women's British Open

British Open Women's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: 21-year-old Yani Tseng of Taiwan becomes youngest-ever winner of 3 major championships, 1 stroke ahead of Katherine Hull of Australia

Famous Weddings

Famous Deaths

Eric Tindill, New Zealand rugby union halfback (1 cap; Wellington RFU), cricket wicketkeeper (5 Tests, 7 dismissals) and international umpire (1 Test), dies at 99
Lolita Lebrón, Puerto Rican nationalist (b. 1919)
Robert F. Boyle, American production designer and art director, dies at 100

Died in 2010 2010 Highlights

About August 1, 2010

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 14 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Music Charts

#1 Song: Love The Way You Lie - Eminem Featuring Rihanna
#1 Song: All Time Low - Wanted

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