What Happened on April 10 in History?
April 10 has been a day of major historical shifts, from the maiden voyage of the Titanic to the official end of The Beatles.
Major Historical Events
1912: RMS Titanic Sets Sail: The legendary luxury liner RMS Titanic departed from Southampton, England, on its first and only voyage, bound for New York City.
1970: The Beatles Break Up: Paul McCartney issued a press release announcing he was leaving the band, effectively signaling the official end of The Beatles.
1998: Good Friday Agreement: A landmark peace deal, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed in Northern Ireland, aiming to end 30 years of violent conflict known as "The Troubles".
2019: First Photo of a Black Hole: Scientists released the first-ever image of a black hole, located in the center of the galaxy M87, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope.
1815: Mount Tambora Eruption: One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history began on the island of Sumbawa, Indonesia, eventually leading to a "year without a summer" due to global climate impacts.
Culture & Science
1925: "The Great Gatsby" Published: F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel was first published by Scribner's in New York.
1849: Safety Pin Patented: Inventor Walter Hunt received a patent for the safety pin, though he famously sold the rights for only $400.
1866: ASPCA Founded: Henry Bergh established the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City.
1953: First Color 3-D Film: The horror film House of Wax, starring Vincent Price, premiered as the first color 3-D movie from a major studio.
Tragedies & Turning Points
1963: USS Thresher Sinks: The nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher sank during deep-diving tests off the coast of New England, killing all 129 men on board.
2010: Polish Presidential Plane Crash: Polish President Lech Kaczyński and 95 others were killed when their plane crashed in dense fog near Smolensk, Russia.
1942: Bataan Death March: Following the surrender of the Bataan Peninsula, roughly 75,000 Filipino and American POWs began a forced march to a prison camp, during which thousands died.
Notable Birthdays
Joseph Pulitzer (1847): Journalist and publisher who established the Pulitzer Prizes.
Omar Sharif (1932): Famed Egyptian actor known for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago.
Dolores Huerta (1930): Iconic labor leader and civil rights activist.
Mandy Moore (1984): American singer and actress.
