What Happened on April 10

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1. 837

   Comet 1P/837 F1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0334 AU of Earth

   Comet 1P/837 F1 (Halley) approaches within 0.0334 AU of Earth

2. 847

   Leo IV begins his reign as Catholic Pope

   Leo IV begins his reign as Catholic Pope

3. 879

   Louis III becomes King of West Francia

   In medieval historiography, West Francia or the Kingdom of the West Franks constitutes the initial stage of the Kingdom of France and extends from the Treaty of Verdun in 843 to 987, the beginning of...

4. 1407

   Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma

   Lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing and receives the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma

5. 1512

   James V is born

   James V king of scotland from 1513 to 1542, known for king of scotland from 1513 to 1542, was born on 1512-04-10.

6. 1583

   Hugo Grotius is born

   Hugo Grotius, Dutch philosopher and jurist, known for dutch philosopher and jurist, was born on 1583-04-10.

7. 1589

   Spanish troops conquer Geertruidenberg after the garrison of English and Dutch troops surrenders

   The English Armada (Spanish: Invencible Inglesa, lit. 'Invincible English'), also known as the Counter Armada, the Drake–Norris Expedition, or the Portugal Expedition, was an attack fleet sent...

8. 1607

   The British colonial expedition that would found Jamestown departs Puerto Rico for the American mainland

   The British colonial expedition that would found Jamestown departs Puerto Rico for the American mainland

9. 1656

   Dutch fleet occupiers Colombo, Ceylon

   Dutch fleet occupiers Colombo, Ceylon

10. 1710

    The first law regulating copyright is issued in Great Britain

    A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive legal right to copy, distribute, adapt, display, and perform a creative work, usually for a limited time.

11. 1741

    War of the Austrian Succession: Prussia defeats Austria in the Battle of Mollwitz

    The Battle of Mollwitz was fought by Prussia and Austria on 10 April 1741, during the First Silesian War (in the early stages of the War of the Austrian Succession).

12. 1783

    Hortense de Beauharnais is born

    Hortense de Beauharnais is born

13. 1790

    US patent system is formed

    The Patent Act of 1790 (1 Stat. 109) was the first patent statute passed by the federal government of the United States.

14. 1802

    Great Trigonometrical Survey begun to survey entire Indian subcontinent, led by William Lambton and the East India Compa

    Great Trigonometrical Survey begun to survey entire Indian subcontinent, led by William Lambton and the East India Company (completed 1871)

15. 1806

    Horatio Gates dies

    Horatio Gates, American british-born american army officer and politician, known for british-born american army officer and politician, died on 1806-04-10.

16. 1815

    Mount Tambora in the Dutch East Indies experiences a cataclysmic eruption, one of the most powerful in history, killing

    Mount Tambora in the Dutch East Indies experiences a cataclysmic eruption, one of the most powerful in history, killing around 71,000 people and causing a global volcanic winter

17. 1815

    Austria declares war on Kingdom of Naples

    Austria declares war on Kingdom of Naples

18. 1821

    Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople is hanged by the Turks from the main gate of the Patriarchate, his body thrown int

    Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople is hanged by the Turks from the main gate of the Patriarchate, his body thrown into the Bosphorus

19. 1825

    First hotel in Hawaii opens

    Hawaii is an island state of the United States, in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) southwest of the U.S. mainland. One of the two non-contiguous U.S.

20. 1826

    10,500 inhabitants of the Greek town Messolonghi start leaving the town after a year's siege by Turkish forces. Very few

    10,500 inhabitants of the Greek town Messolonghi start leaving the town after a year's siege by Turkish forces. Very few of them survive.

21. 1829

    William Booth is born

    William Booth, English methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, known for english methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, was born on 1829-04-10.

22. 1841

    New York Tribune begins publishing under editor Horace Greeley

    New York Tribune begins publishing under editor Horace Greeley

23. 1845

    More than 1,000 buildings damaged by fire in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Pittsburgh is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat.

24. 1847

    Joseph Pulitzer is born

    Joseph Pulitzer, American hungarian-american newspaper publisher, known for hungarian-american newspaper publisher, was born on 1847-04-10.

25. 1848

    British influential art critic and social commentator John Ruskin marries Effie Gray in Perth, Scotland (later annulled)

    British influential art critic and social commentator John Ruskin marries Effie Gray in Perth, Scotland (later annulled).

26. 1856

    The Theta Chi Fraternity is founded at Norwich University, Vermont

    Theta Chi (ΘΧ) is an international men's college fraternity. It was founded on April 10, 1856, at Norwich University then-located in Norwich, Vermont.

27. 1858

    Big Ben, a 13.76-tonne bell, is recast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry

    Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England.

28. 1861

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology is established by William Barton Rogers as a private land grant university in Camb

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology is established by William Barton Rogers as a private land grant university in Cambridge, Massachusetts

29. 1863

    Confederate General Earl Van Dorn attacks at Franklin, Tennessee

    Earl Van Dorn (September 17, 1820 – May 7, 1863) was an American Major General who started his military career as a United States Army officer and became famous for successfully leading two defenses...

30. 1866

    American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is formed

    The ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Division (colloquially, "ASPCA Law Enforcement") was the law enforcement arm of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) from 1866 until...

31. 1868

    British defeat King of Abyssinia at Magdala

    The Battle of Magdala was the conclusion of the British Expedition to Abyssinia fought in April 1868 between British and Abyssinian forces at Magdala, 390 miles (630 km) from the Red Sea coast.

32. 1868

    George Arliss is born

    George Arliss, English actor, author and playwright, known for english actor, author and playwright, was born on 1868-04-10.

33. 1869

    Congress increases the number of Supreme Court judges from seven to nine

    The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest-ranking judicial body in the United States.

34. 1871

    William Hammond Hall's maps and surveys of Golden Gate Park are accepted

    William Hammond Hall's maps and surveys of Golden Gate Park are accepted

35. 1872

    1st Arbor Day celebrated in Nebraska, later changed to Apr 22

    1st Arbor Day celebrated in Nebraska, later changed to Apr 22

36. 1877

    Federal troops withdrawn from Columbia, SC

    Federal troops withdrawn from Columbia, SC

37. 1878

    California Street Cable Car Railroad Co starts service

    California Street Cable Car Railroad Co starts service

38. 1882

    Captain William Matson founds his shipping company (San Francisco & Hawaii)

    Matson, Inc., is an American shipping and navigation services company headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.

39. 1884

    US Senate accepts Belgian administration of Congo

    US Senate accepts Belgian administration of Congo

40. 1887

    Soccer team Be Quick forms in Hairs Groningen

    Soccer team Be Quick forms in Hairs Groningen

41. 1896

    Spyridon Louis of Greece wins the inaugural Olympic marathon (2:58:50) in Athens, running the last lap accompanied by Co

    Spyridon Louis of Greece wins the inaugural Olympic marathon (2:58:50) in Athens, running the last lap accompanied by Constantine I

42. 1896

    American athlete Thomas Burke claims the sprint double at the Athens Olympics winning the 100m final in 12.0s; his 2nd v

    American athlete Thomas Burke claims the sprint double at the Athens Olympics winning the 100m final in 12.0s; his 2nd victory of the Games after success in the 400m

43. 1898

    First Navy Law is passed by the German Reichstag

    The Naval Laws (German: Flottengesetze, "Fleet Laws") were five separate laws passed by the German Empire, in 1898, 1900, 1906, 1908, and 1912.

44. 1902

    Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard

    Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard

45. 1913

    During the Montenegrin siege of Scutari, the Montenegrin coastline is blockaded

    The siege of Scutari, also referred to as the siege of Shkodër (Albanian: Rrethimi i Shkodrës, Serbian: Опсада Скадра), known in Turkish as İşkodra Müdafaası (in Turkish) or İşkodra Savunması , took...

46. 1915

    Castbergian Child Laws adopted in Norway - one of the first laws in the world to protect the welfare of extra-martial ch

    Castbergian Child Laws adopted in Norway - one of the first laws in the world to protect the welfare of extra-martial children [1]

47. 1915

    Harry Morgan is born

    Harry Morgan, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1915-04-10. Harry Morgan was an American actor whose television and film career spanned six decades.

48. 1916

    The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) is founded in New York City

    The Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America) is an American organization of golf professionals that was founded in 1916.

49. 1917

    Munition factory explosion at Eddystone, Pennsylvania, kills 133 workers

    Munition factory explosion at Eddystone, Pennsylvania, kills 133 workers

50. 1919

    Emiliano Zapata dies

    Emiliano Zapata, American revolutionary, known for mexican revolutionary, died on 1919-04-10. Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a Mexican revolutionary and guerrilla leader.

51. 1924

    Tubular steel golf club shafts approved for championship play

    Tubular steel golf club shafts approved for championship play

52. 1925

    Bernard Moitessier is born

    Bernard Moitessier is born

53. 1929

    Max Von Sydow is born

    Max Von Sydow, French french actor, known for swedish and french actor, was born on 1929-04-10. Max von Sydow was a Swedish and French actor.

54. 1932

    Omar Sharif is born

    Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor, known for egyptian actor, was born on 1932-04-10. Omar Sharif was an Egyptian actor, generally regarded as his country's greatest male film star.

55. 1934

    Stanley Cup Final, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL: Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit Red Wings, 1-0 in double OT for a 3-1 s

    Stanley Cup Final, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL: Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit Red Wings, 1-0 in double OT for a 3-1 series win; Black Hawks' first Stanley Cup

56. 1935

    Nazi politician Hermann Goering (42) weds Emmy Sonnemann (42) in Berlin

    Nazi politician Hermann Goering (42) weds Emmy Sonnemann (42) in Berlin

57. 1935

    Vaughan Williams' 4th Symphony premieres in London

    Vaughan Williams' 4th Symphony premieres in London

58. 1936

    " mirror blank arrives from Corning Glass Works of New York at Caltech's optical shop in Pasadena, California for use in

    " mirror blank arrives from Corning Glass Works of New York at Caltech's optical shop in Pasadena, California for use in Palomar Observatory's Hale Telescope; the work takes 11-1/2 years [1]

59. 1936

    John Madden is born

    John Madden, American athlete, known for american football coach and announcer, was born on 1936-04-10.

60. 1938

    Austria becomes a state of Germany

    The Federal State of Austria (Austrian German: Bundesstaat Österreich; colloquially known as the "Ständestaat") was a continuation of the First Austrian Republic between 1934 and 1938 when it was a...

61. 1939

    Grens mobilization due to Italian invasion in Albania

    Grens mobilization due to Italian invasion in Albania

62. 1941

    German troops conquer Libyan county Cyrenaica

    German troops conquer Libyan county Cyrenaica

63. 1942

    Cigarettes & candy rationed in Holland

    Cigarettes & candy rationed in Holland

64. 1943

    12 Jewish patients of Herren Loo-Lozenoord escape Nazis

    12 Jewish patients of Herren Loo-Lozenoord escape Nazis

65. 1944

    "Patrolling the Ether" is shown on 3 TV stations simultaneously

    "Patrolling the Ether" is shown on 3 TV stations simultaneously

66. 1945

    Canadian troops conquer Deventer

    Canadian troops conquer Deventer

67. 1946

    1st election for Japanese Parliament

    1st election for Japanese Parliament

68. 1948

    Jewish Hagana repels an Arab attack on Mishmar HaEmek

    Jewish Hagana repels an Arab attack on Mishmar HaEmek

69. 1952

    Steven Seagal is born

    Steven Seagal, American actor, martial artist, and filmmaker, known for american actor, martial artist, and filmmaker, was born on 1952-04-10.

70. 1953

    "House of Wax," the first color 3-D movie, premieres in New York

    House of Wax is a 1953 American mystery-horror film directed by Andre de Toth and released by Warner Bros.

71. 1954

    KRGV TV channel 5 in Weslaco, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting

    KRGV TV channel 5 in Weslaco, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting

72. 1955

    Ruth Ellis shoots jilting lover David Blakely (last woman to be executed in the UK)

    Ruth Ellis shoots jilting lover David Blakely (last woman to be executed in the UK)

73. 1956

    Philips broadcasts 1st Dutch color TV programs

    Philips broadcasts 1st Dutch color TV programs

74. 1958

    Northern strip of Spanish Sahara ceded to Morocco

    Spanish Sahara (Spanish: Sahara Español; Arabic: الصحراء الإسبانية, romanized: aṣ-Ṣaḥrā' al-Isbānīyah), officially the Spanish Possessions in the Sahara from 1884 to 1958, then Province of the Sahara...

75. 1959

    Chicago White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox gets a MLB Opening Day record tying 5 hits in 7 at-bats in a 14-inning, 9–7

    Chicago White Sox second baseman Nellie Fox gets a MLB Opening Day record tying 5 hits in 7 at-bats in a 14-inning, 9–7 win in Detroit

76. 1960

    Senate passes landmark Civil Rights Bill

    The Civil Rights Act of 1960 (Pub. L. 86–449, 74 Stat. 89, enacted May 6, 1960) is a United States federal law that established federal inspection of local voter registration polls and introduced...

77. 1962

    52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds

    52,564 fans attend first MLB game at LA's Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine, a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds

78. 1963

    US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

    US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

79. 1964

    Demolition begins in Upper Manhattan, New York City on Polo Grounds sports stadium (home to MLB Giants, 1891-1957, Mets,

    Demolition begins in Upper Manhattan, New York City on Polo Grounds sports stadium (home to MLB Giants, 1891-1957, Mets, 1962-63, and NFL Jets, 1960-63) to clear way for housing project

80. 1970

    Paul McCartney officially announces the breakup of The Beatles in a press release promoting his solo album

    Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John…

81. 1971

    Philadelphia Phillies open their new home, Veterans Stadium, with a 4-1 win over the Montreal Expos; 55,352, largest eve

    Philadelphia Phillies open their new home, Veterans Stadium, with a 4-1 win over the Montreal Expos; 55,352, largest ever crowd to watch a MLB game in Pennsylvania

82. 1972

    US, USSR and 70 other nations agree to ban biological weapons at the Biological Weapons Convention

    After World War II, Sweden considered building nuclear weapons to defend themselves against an offensive assault from the Soviet Union.

83. 1972

    20 days after he was kidnapped in Buenos Aires, Oberdan Sallustro is executed by communist guerrillas

    20 days after he was kidnapped in Buenos Aires, Oberdan Sallustro is executed by communist guerrillas

84. 1973

    BEA flight to Basel Switzerland, crashes on landing, killing 104 of 143

    BEA flight to Basel Switzerland, crashes on landing, killing 104 of 143

85. 1974

    American Boccaccio Association forms

    American Boccaccio Association forms

86. 1974

    Roberto Carlos is born

    Roberto Carlos, Brazilian athlete, known for brazilian footballer, was born on 1974-04-10.

87. 1975

    Rangers score 8 goals against Islanders in playoffs

    Rangers score 8 goals against Islanders in playoffs

88. 1976

    Cleveland Cavaliers win their 1st NBA Central Division title

    The Cleveland Cavaliers, often referred to as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland.

89. 1977

    Cleveland Indians set club record for longest, 9 inn game (3:17)

    Cleveland Indians set club record for longest, 9 inn game (3:17)

90. 1978

    Formation of Major Indoor Soccer League announced

    Formation of Major Indoor Soccer League announced

91. 1979

    J. R. Richard of the Houston Astros pitches a complete game but sets a MLB record by throwing 6 wild pitches in 2-1 win

    J. R. Richard of the Houston Astros pitches a complete game but sets a MLB record by throwing 6 wild pitches in 2-1 win over the LA Dodgers at the Astrodome

92. 1981

    Computer glitch keeps Space Shuttle Columbia grounded

    Computer glitch keeps Space Shuttle Columbia grounded

93. 1982

    LA Kings losing 5-0 to Edmonton in 3rd period, win in OT 6-5

    The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.

94. 1984

    Damaged Solar Max satellite snared by Challenger shuttle

    Damaged Solar Max satellite snared by Challenger shuttle

95. 1985

    At 80 Leo Sites becomes oldest bowler to score a 300 game

    At 80 Leo Sites becomes oldest bowler to score a 300 game

96. 1985

    Mandy Moore is born

    Mandy Moore, American actress and singer, known for american actress and singer, was born on 1985-04-10. Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

97. 1988

    Herschel Walker performs Fort Worth Ballet

    Herschel Walker performs Fort Worth Ballet

98. 1989

    Haley Joel Osment is born

    Haley Joel Osment, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1989-04-10. Haley Joel Osment is an American actor.

99. 1990

    CUNY/Lehman College, Bronx, opens a branch campus in Hiroshma, Japan

    CUNY/Lehman College, Bronx, opens a branch campus in Hiroshma, Japan

100. 1991

     Boat rams a tanker in Livorno Italy fog, killing about 138

     Boat rams a tanker in Livorno Italy fog, killing about 138

101. 1992

     25 die in a bus bombing in Sri Lanka

     25 die in a bus bombing in Sri Lanka

102. 1993

     BPAA US Open by Del Ballard Jr

     Delmas Perry Ballard Jr. is an American professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association.

103. 1993

     Daisy Ridley is born

     Daisy Ridley, English actress, known for english actress, was born on 1993-04-10. Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley is an English actress.

104. 1993

     Sadio Mane is born

     Sadio Mane, Saudi athlete, known for senegalese footballer, was born on 1993-04-10.

105. 1995

     NYC bans smoking in all restaurants that seat 35 or more

     Smoking bans are public policies, including criminal laws and occupational safety and health regulations, that prohibit tobacco smoking in certain spaces.

106. 1996

     Fastest wind speed ever recorded (not a tornado) is 408 km/h (220 kn; 253 mph; 113 m/s) during Tropical Cyclone Olivia o

     Fastest wind speed ever recorded (not a tornado) is 408 km/h (220 kn; 253 mph; 113 m/s) during Tropical Cyclone Olivia on Barrow Island, Australia

107. 1998

     The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement) for Northern Ireland is signed by the British and Irish governments

     The Good Friday Agreement (GFA) or Belfast Agreement (Irish: Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta or Comhaontú Bhéal Feirste; Ulster Scots: Guid Friday Greeance or Bilfawst Greeance) is a pair of agreements…

108. 2003

     Little Eva dies

     Little Eva, American singer, known for american singer, died on 2003-04-10. Eva Narcissus Boyd (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003), known by her stage name Little Eva, was an American singer best known…

109. 2005

     At 16 years, 271 days James Vaughan scores for Everton in a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park; becomes you

     At 16 years, 271 days James Vaughan scores for Everton in a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park; becomes youngest goalscorer in EPL history

110. 2006

     Hundreds of thousands protest against US immigration reforms contained in H.R. 4437, also known as the "Sensenbrenner Bi

     Hundreds of thousands protest against US immigration reforms contained in H.R. 4437, also known as the "Sensenbrenner Bill"

111. 2010

     Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashes near Smolensk, Russia, killing all 96 people on board including President Lech Kaczyńsk

     Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashes near Smolensk, Russia, killing all 96 people on board including President Lech Kaczyński

112. 2012

     Apple Inc claims a value of $600 billion making it the largest company by market capitalization in the world

     Apple Inc., originally Apple Computer, Inc., is an American multinational corporation that creates and markets consumer electronics and attendant computer software, and is a digital distributor of...

113. 2013

     Japan and Taiwan sign an agreement on fishing rights around the Senkaku Islands

     The Senkaku Islands dispute, or Diaoyu Islands dispute, is a territorial dispute over a group of uninhabited islands known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, the Diaoyu Islands in China, and Tiaoyutai...

114. 2015

     Richie Benaud dies

     Richie Benaud, Sri Lankan cricketer and commentator, known for australian cricketer and commentator, died on 2015-04-10.

115. 2016

     Explosions and a fire caused by fireworks at Puttingal Temple in Kerala, India, kills more than 100 and injures nearly 4

     Explosions and a fire caused by fireworks at Puttingal Temple in Kerala, India, kills more than 100 and injures nearly 400

116. 2017

     "British Vogue" magazine announces Edward Enninful as new editor; first male and Black person to hold position

     "British Vogue" magazine announces Edward Enninful as new editor; first male and Black person to hold position

117. 2019

     China announces move to cull more than 1 million pigs in effort to eliminate African swine fever

     China announces move to cull more than 1 million pigs in effort to eliminate African swine fever

118. 2023

     Rare California poppy superbloom of orange poppies begins in Southern California around Lake Elinsore [1]

     Rare California poppy superbloom of orange poppies begins in Southern California around Lake Elinsore [1]

119. 2024

     Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algo

     Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algorithms [1]

120. 2024

     O.J. Simpson dies

     O.J. Simpson, American football player and actor, known for american football player and actor, died on 2024-04-10.

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