Historical Events
- 18-year-old Australian Kyle Chalmers creates huge upset when he swims a junior world record 47.58 to win the blue ribband men's 100m freestyle gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics
- South Korean shooter Jin Jong-oh recovers from 7th place during the final to record an Olympic record 193.7 and win gold in men's 50m pistol at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; first shooter to win 3 consecutive Olympic gold medals in one event
- Weightlifter Nijat Rahimov of Kazakhstan sets a world record 214kg in the clean & jerk, and finishes with 379kg overall, to win the gold medal in the men's 77kg at the Ro de Janeiro Olympics
About August 10, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
- #1 Song: Cold Water - Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber & Mø
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