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{{*mp|August 31}} In the [[Iraq War]], Operation Iraqi Freedom concludes and '''[[Iraq War#2010:_Operation_New_Dawn|Operation New Dawn]]''' begins; marking the end of foreign combat operations in [[Iraq]]. |
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{{*mp|August 31}} The discovery of '''''[[Balaur (dinosaur)|Balaur]]''''' ''(artist's impression pictured)'', a new [[genus]] of [[dinosaur]]s closely related to ''[[Velociraptor]]'', is announced. |
{{*mp|August 31}} The discovery of '''''[[Balaur (dinosaur)|Balaur]]''''' ''(artist's impression pictured)'', a new [[genus]] of [[dinosaur]]s closely related to ''[[Velociraptor]]'', is announced. |
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{{*mp|August 31}} [[Argentina|Argentine]] [[association football|footballer]] '''[[Francisco Varallo]]''', the last surviving player from the [[1930 FIFA World Cup|inaugural FIFA World Cup]], dies at the age of 100. |
{{*mp|August 31}} [[Argentina|Argentine]] [[association football|footballer]] '''[[Francisco Varallo]]''', the last surviving player from the [[1930 FIFA World Cup|inaugural FIFA World Cup]], dies at the age of 100. |
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{{*mp|August 27}} '''[[Arrowhead]]s''' excavated from [[Sibudu Cave]] in [[South Africa]] indicate the use of the [[bow (weapon)|bow and arrow]] up to 64,000 years ago. |
{{*mp|August 27}} '''[[Arrowhead]]s''' excavated from [[Sibudu Cave]] in [[South Africa]] indicate the use of the [[bow (weapon)|bow and arrow]] up to 64,000 years ago. |
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{{*mp|August 25}} Following a [[Solomon Islands general election, 2010|general election]], '''[[Danny Philip]]''' is elected [[Prime Minister of Solomon Islands|Prime Minister]] of the [[Solomon Islands]]. |
{{*mp|August 25}} Following a [[Solomon Islands general election, 2010|general election]], '''[[Danny Philip]]''' is elected [[Prime Minister of Solomon Islands|Prime Minister]] of the [[Solomon Islands]]. |
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{{*mp|August 25}} A '''[[25 August 2010 Iraq bombings|series of bombings]]''' across thirteen cities in [[Iraq]] kills more than fifty people. |
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Revision as of 19:19, 1 September 2010
- In the Iraq War, Operation Iraqi Freedom concludes and Operation New Dawn begins; marking the end of foreign combat operations in Iraq.
- The discovery of Balaur (artist's impression pictured), a new genus of dinosaurs closely related to Velociraptor, is announced.
- Argentine footballer Francisco Varallo, the last surviving player from the inaugural FIFA World Cup, dies at the age of 100.
- Mad Men and Modern Family win the awards for Outstanding Drama and Comedy, respectively, at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Mount Sinabung, on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, produces its first volcanic eruption since 1600, causing more than 18,000 residents to flee.
- Arrowheads excavated from Sibudu Cave in South Africa indicate the use of the bow and arrow up to 64,000 years ago.
- Following a general election, Danny Philip is elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
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