On this day — August 10

killing at least 80 Palestinians.

history.

Earlier it had caused flooding in the Philippines.

South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.

Trenčín Region, in the deadliest mining disaster in Slovakia's history.

Okinawa.

causing 252 deaths.

The Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-105 to the International Space Station, carrying the astronauts of Expedition 3 to replace the crew of Expedition 2.