What Happened on April 10?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 10
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Gregory V of Constantinople
Year:
1821
Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople is hanged by the Ottoman government from the main gate of the Patriarchate and his body is thrown into the Bosphorus.
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Missolonghi
Year:
1826
The 10,500 inhabitants of the Greek town of Missolonghi begin leaving the town after a year's siege by Turkish forces. Very few of them survive.
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Greek War of Independence
Year:
1821
Greek War of Independence: the island of Psara joins the Greek struggle for independence.
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Federal government of the United States
Year:
1816
The Federal government of the United States approves the creation of the Second Bank of the United States.
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Mount Tambora
Year:
1815
The Mount Tambora volcano begins a three-month-long eruption, lasting until July 15. The eruption ultimately kills 71,000 people and affects Earth's climate for the next two years.
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Big Ben
Year:
1858
After the original Big Ben, a 14.5 tonnes (32,000 lb) bell for the Palace of Westminster, had cracked during testing, it is recast into the current 13.76 tonnes (30,300 lb) bell by Whitechapel Bell Foundry.
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Maximilian I of Mexico
Year:
1864
Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg is proclaimed emperor of Mexico during the French intervention in Mexico.
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Easter
Year:
1887
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 10
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Lew Wallace
Year of birth:
1827
Lew Wallace, American general, lawyer, and politician, 11th Governor of New Mexico Territory (died 1905)
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Juliette Drouet
Year of birth:
1806
Juliette Drouet, French actress (died 1883)
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Ian Callaghan
Year of birth:
1942
Ian Callaghan, English footballer
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William Booth
Year of birth:
1829
William Booth, English minister, founded The Salvation Army (died 1912)
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Chrysostomos II of Cyprus
Year of birth:
1941
Chrysostomos II of Cyprus, (died 2022)
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Andrzej Badeński
Year of birth:
1943
Andrzej Badeński, Polish-German sprinter (died 2008)
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Leonidas Polk
Year of birth:
1806
Leonidas Polk, Scottish-American general and bishop (died 1884)
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Bunny Wailer
Year of birth:
1947
Bunny Wailer, Jamaican singer-songwriter and drummer (died 2021)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 10
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Chuck Willis
Year of death:
1958
Chuck Willis, American singer-songwriter (born 1928)
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Year of death:
1955
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French priest, theologian, and philosopher (born 1881)
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André Berthomieu
Year of death:
1960
André Berthomieu, French director and screenwriter (born 1903)
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Stuart Sutcliffe
Year of death:
1962
Stuart Sutcliffe, Scottish artist and musician (born 1940)
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Michael Curtiz
Year of death:
1962
Michael Curtiz, Hungarian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1886)
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Auguste and Louis Lumière
Year of death:
1954
Auguste Lumière, French director and producer (born 1862)
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Oscar Mathisen
Year of death:
1954
Oscar Mathisen, Norwegian speed skater (born 1888)
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Costanzo Festa
Year of death:
1545
Costanzo Festa, Italian composer
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 10
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 10 around the world.
April 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: April 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Day of the Builder (Azerbaijan)
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Thelema
Feast of the Third Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law (Thelema)
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Siblings Day
Siblings Day (International observance)
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William Law
Christian feast day: William Law (Anglicanism)
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William of Ockham
Christian feast day: William of Ockham (Anglicanism)
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Mikael Agricola
Christian feast day: Mikael Agricola (Lutheran)
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Christian feast day: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Episcopal Church)
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