Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest

The historical article notes that on August 10, a powerful derecho struck the U.S. Midwest in 2020. Key events listed include the attack on the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution in 1792 and Missouri becoming the 24th state in 1821. Other milestones cover major crime incidents like the murders by Charles Manson’s cult, David Berkowitz's arrest as “Son of Sam,” and Ruth Bader Ginsburg being sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court.