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The founder of Nestlé S.A. was born on August 10, 1814. What was his name?

Henri Nestlé. Henri Nestlé was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany, as Heinrich Nestle, and died on July 7, 1890. He is best known for his invention of 'formula' baby food. Nestlé S.A. is a vast food company, which he was founded in Vevey, Switzerland in 1866.

August 10th is Independence Day in which of these countries?

Ecuador. Ecuador is a country in South America. In Ecuador its Independence Day is called "El Primer Grito de Independencia". Its capital, Quito, declared independence from Spain on August 10, 1809. It gained independence from Spain on May 24, 1822 and from Gran Colombia on May 13, 1830.

Which President of the U.S.A. was born on August 10, 1874?

Herbert Hoover. Herbert Hoover was born in West Branch, Iowa. He was the 31st President of the United States from 1929-1933. He died at the age of 90 on October 20, 1964 in New York City.

On August 10, 2003, Yuri Malenchenko became the first person to marry while in space. Who did he marry?

Ekaterina Dmitrieva. Ekaterina Dmitrieva was in Texas while Yuri Malenchenko was on the International Space Station. Yuri Malenchenko was born on December 22, 1961 in Svitlovodsk, Ukraine SSR, USSR. The International Space Station in 217 miles above Earth's surface.

King Ferdinand VI of Spain died on August 10, of which year?

1759. King Ferdinand VI of Spain died at the age of 45 in Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain. He became king on July 9, 1746. When his wife, Maria Barbara, died he became depressed and wouldn't do anything and he died shortly after.

Which of these battles did NOT take place on August 10th?

Battle of Artemisium. The Battle of Lechfeld took place on August 10, 955 between the Franconians and Magyars, some miles south of Augsburg. The Battle of the Yellow Sea, between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Imperial Russian Navy, happened on August 10, 1904. The Battle of St. Quentin was fought on August 10, 1557 and was between Spain and England against France.

Which of these U.S. states was admitted to the Union on August 10, 1821?

Missouri. Missouri, in the Midwest, was the 24th state to enter the Union. It is 69,704 square miiles in area and its capital is Jefferson City.

The Swedish warship, Vasa, sank during her maiden voyage on August 10, 1639.

f. Vasa actually sank in 1628. It sank because a gust of wind pushed it under. It sank 32 metres into the water. About 30 to 50 people died as a result.

Charles Darrow was born on August 10, 1879 in Pennsylvania. Which of these board games did he invent?

Monopoly. Charles Darrow invented Monopoly during the Great Depression. Monopoly is published by Parker Brothers in the U.S. and by Waddingtons in the U.K. In the game you sell and buy land while trying to bankrupt the other players. It is one of the most played board games in the world.

Which of these Ty Beanie Babies birthday is August 10th?

Pompey the bear. The birthday of the other three choices is on August 12th. Pompey the bear is a Ty Europe Exclusive. Other Ty Beanie Babies whose birthday is on August 10th are M.C. Anniversary 2nd Edition the bear and MC II Anniversary Edition the bear.