What happened on August 10, 1996?

Headlines from August 10, 1996

• ✈️ Flights Resumed – Flights between Venezuela and the U.S. resumed after a safety dispute, allowing stranded travelers to return home.
• 🏛️ Dole Picks Kemp – Bob Dole selected Jack Kemp as his Vice Presidential running mate for the upcoming election, marking a significant political move.
• 🏆 Cigar's Record Race – Cigar, a horse with a 16-race winning streak, prepared to race for a historic record at Del Mar racetrack.
• 💼 Boeing Contract Awarded – Boeing secured a $540 million Air Force contract for the sale and maintenance of four C-32A planes.
• 🏌️‍♂️ Mickelson Leads PGA – Phil Mickelson and other young golfers topped the leaderboard at the PGA Championship, setting up an exciting weekend.
• 🌍 AIDS Research Advances – A discovery of a mutant gene that protects some from AIDS spurs researchers to explore drug and vaccine development.
• 🏢 Gulfstream IPO Filed – Gulfstream Aerospace filed for an initial public offering that could raise up to $700 million, enhancing its market presence.
• 📉 Unilever Profit Decline – Unilever reported a 12% drop in net earnings for the second quarter, citing unusual charges affecting its financial outlook.
• 🔍 Nasdaq Censured – The SEC formally censured Nasdaq for the first time, addressing regulatory concerns over its trading practices.
• 🏗️ Rig Count Increases – Baker Hughes reported an increase in the rig count, indicating a rise in drilling activity in the oil and gas sectors.