What Happened on January 10?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 10
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Metropolitan Railway
Year:
1863
The Metropolitan Railway, the world's oldest underground railway, opens between Paddington and Farringdon, marking the beginning of the London Underground.
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American Civil War
Year:
1861
American Civil War: Florida becomes the third state to secede from the Union.
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New Orleans (steamboat)
Year:
1812
The first steamboat on the Ohio River or the Mississippi River arrives in New Orleans, 82 days after departing from Pittsburgh.
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John D. Rockefeller
Year:
1870
John D. Rockefeller incorporates Standard Oil.
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Texas
Year:
1901
The first great Texas oil gusher is discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas.
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Covenant of the League of Nations
Year:
1920
League of Nations Covenant automatically enters into force after the Treaty of Versailles is ratified by Germany.
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Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition
Year:
1917
Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Seven survivors of the Ross Sea party were rescued after being stranded for several months.
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World War I
Year:
1916
World War I: Imperial Russia begins the Erzurum Offensive, leading to the defeat of the Ottoman Empire's Third Army.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 10
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Mehmet Shehu
Year of birth:
1913
Mehmet Shehu, Albanian soldier and politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Albania (died 1981)
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Gustáv Husák
Year of birth:
1913
Gustáv Husák, Slovak politician, 9th President of Czechoslovakia (died 1991)
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Della H. Raney
Year of birth:
1912
Della H. Raney, American Army Air Corps officer (died 1987)
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Binod Bihari Chowdhury
Year of birth:
1911
Binod Bihari Chowdhury, Bangladeshi activist (died 2013)
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Norman Heatley
Year of birth:
1911
Norman Heatley, English biologist and chemist (died 2004)
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Yu Kuo-hwa
Year of birth:
1914
Yu Kuo-hwa, Chinese politician, 23rd Premier of the Republic of China (died 2000)
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Dean Dixon
Year of birth:
1915
Dean Dixon, American-Swiss conductor (died 1976)
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Arthur Chung
Year of birth:
1918
Arthur Chung, Guyanese lawyer and politician, 1st President of Guyana (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 10
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Issai Schur
Year of death:
1941
Issai Schur, Belarusian-German mathematician and academic (born 1875)
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Charlie McGahey
Year of death:
1935
Charlie McGahey, English cricketer and footballer (born 1871)
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John Lavery
Year of death:
1941
John Lavery, Irish painter and academic (born 1856)
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Frank Bridge
Year of death:
1941
Frank Bridge, English viola player and composer (born 1879)
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Matti Turkia
Year of death:
1946
Matti Turkia, Finnish politician (born 1871)
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Eino Leino
Year of death:
1926
Eino Leino, Finnish poet and journalist (born 1878)
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Frank Tudor
Year of death:
1922
Frank Tudor, Australian politician, 6th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment (born 1866)
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Jean-Léon Gérôme
Year of death:
1904
Jean-Léon Gérôme, French painter and sculptor (born 1824)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 10
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 10 around the world.
William Laud
Christian feast day: William Laud (Anglican Communion)
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William of Donjeon
Christian feast day: William of Donjeon
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January 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Behnam, Sarah, and the Forty Martyrs
Christian feast day: Behnam, Sarah, and the Forty Martyrs (Armenian Apostolic Church)
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Pope Agatho
Christian feast day: Pope Agatho (Roman Catholic)
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Pietro I Orseolo
Christian feast day: Peter Orseolo
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Leonie Aviat
Christian feast day: Leonie Aviat
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Gregory of Nyssa
Christian feast day: Gregory of Nyssa
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