What Happened on December 10?
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EVENTS ON DECEMBER 10
Explore the most important historical events that happened on December 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Aswan Low Dam
Year:
1902
The opening of the reservoir of the Aswan Dam in Egypt.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Year:
1906
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the mediation of the Russo-Japanese War, becoming the first American to win a Nobel Prize in any field.
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Nobel Prize
Year:
1901
The first Nobel Prize ceremony is held in Stockholm on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
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Spanish–American War
Year:
1898
Spanish–American War: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the conflict. Spain cedes administration of Cuba to the United States, and the United States agrees to pay Spain $20 million for the Philippines.
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Alfred Jarry
Year:
1896
Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi premieres in Paris. A riot breaks out at the end of the performance.
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Brown Dog affair
Year:
1907
The worst night of the Brown Dog riots in London, when 1,000 medical students, protesting against the existence of a memorial for animals that have been vivisected, clash with 400 police officers.
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Selma Lagerlöf
Year:
1909
Selma Lagerlöf becomes the first female writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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World War II
Year:
1941
World War II: The Royal Navy capital ships HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse are sunk by Imperial Japanese Navy torpedo bombers near British Malaya.
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BIRTHS ON DECEMBER 10
Discover famous people and historical figures born on December 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Dick Bavetta
Year of birth:
1939
Dick Bavetta, American basketball player and referee
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Barry Cunliffe
Year of birth:
1939
Barry Cunliffe, English archaeologist and academic
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George MacDonald
Year of birth:
1824
George MacDonald, Scottish minister, author, and poet (died 1905)
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Yuri Temirkanov
Year of birth:
1938
Yuri Temirkanov, Russian viola player and conductor (died 2023)
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Kyu Sakamoto
Year of birth:
1941
Kyu Sakamoto, Japanese singer and actor (died 1985)
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Tommy Rettig
Year of birth:
1941
Tommy Rettig, American child actor (died 1996)
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César Franck
Year of birth:
1822
César Franck, Belgian organist and composer (died 1890)
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Ken Campbell
Year of birth:
1941
Ken Campbell, English actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON DECEMBER 10
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on December 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Mark Van Doren
Year of death:
1972
Mark Van Doren, American poet, critic, and academic (born 1894)
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Chen Qiyou
Year of death:
1970
Chen Qiyou, Chinese politician and revolutionary (born 1892)
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Giulio Caccini
Year of death:
1618
Giulio Caccini, Italian composer and educator (born 1551)
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Toshinari Shōji
Year of death:
1974
Toshinari Shōji, Japanese general (born 1890)
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Adolph Rupp
Year of death:
1977
Adolph Rupp, American basketball player and coach (born 1901)
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Karl Barth
Year of death:
1968
Karl Barth, Swiss theologian and author (born 1886)
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Thomas Merton
Year of death:
1968
Thomas Merton, American monk and author (born 1915)
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Napoleon Zervas
Year of death:
1957
Napoleon Zervas, Greek general (born 1891)
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HOLIDAYS ON DECEMBER 10
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on December 10 around the world.
Basilica della Santa Casa
Christian feast day: Translation of the Holy House of Loreto
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December 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: December 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day (International)
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Flag flying days in Sweden
Alfred Nobel Day or Nobeldagen (Sweden)
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Thomas Merton
Christian feast day: Thomas Merton (Episcopal Church (USA))
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Behnam, Sarah, and the Forty Martyrs
Christian feast day: Behnam, Sarah, and the Forty Martyrs (Syriac Orthodox Church)
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Eulalia of Mérida
Christian feast day: Eulalia of Mérida
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Karl Barth
Christian feast day: Karl Barth (Episcopal Church (USA))
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