What Happened on August 7, 2010

Historical Events

  • Hampered by a back injury Indian cricket batsman VVS Laxman scores a brave, unbeaten 103 to guide India to a 5 wicket win v Sri Lanka in Colombo; draw series

Hall of Fame

Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, John Randle, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Floyd Little & Dick LeBeau are inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Famous Weddings

  • American "Dancing in the Dark" host Rossi Morreale (33) weds one half of identical twin American country duo "Kate and Kacey" Kacey Coppola at the Grande Antigua Resort and Spa in Antigua

Robbie Williams

British pop star Robbie Williams (36) weds American actress Ayda Field (31) in an intimate ceremony at his mansion in Beverly Hills, California


Famous Deaths

  • Manon Alving, Dutch actress (The Assault, Short American), dies at 87
Died in 2010 2010 Highlights

About August 7, 2010

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

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