April 10 in history
Events on April 10
Notable events that happened on April 10 in past years.
- 2023
A mass shooting occurs at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, that leaves five victims dead and eight wounded.
Wikipedia article: 2023 Louisville bank shooting - 2009
President of Fiji Ratu Josefa Iloilo announces the abrogation of the constitution and assumes all governance in the country, creating a constitutional crisis.
Wikipedia article: President of Fiji - 1991
A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, the first to be documented by satellites.
Wikipedia article: South Atlantic tropical cyclone - 1973
Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crashes in a snowstorm on approach to Basel, Switzerland, killing 108 people.
Wikipedia article: Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 - 1968
The TEV Wahine, a New Zealand ferry, sinks in Wellington harbour due to a fierce storm – the strongest winds ever in Wellington. Out of the 734 people on board, fifty-three died.
Wikipedia article: TEV Wahine - 1941
World War II: The Axis powers establish the Independent State of Croatia.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1912
RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, UK, on her maiden and only voyage.
Wikipedia article: Titanic - 1872
The first Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska.
Wikipedia article: Arbor Day - 1865
American Civil War: A day after his surrender to Union forces, Confederate General Robert E. Lee addresses his troops for the last time.
Wikipedia article: American Civil War - 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.
Wikipedia article: Gregory V of Constantinople - 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.
Wikipedia article: Mount Tambora - 1741
War of the Austrian Succession: Prussia gains control of Silesia at the Battle of Mollwitz.
Wikipedia article: War of the Austrian Succession - 1606
The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.
Wikipedia article: Virginia Company of London - 1407
Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama visits the Ming dynasty capital at Nanjing and is awarded the title "Great Treasure Prince of Dharma".
- 238
During the year of Six Emperors, forces of Gordian I and Gordian II are defeated by those of Maximinus Thrax in the battle of Carthage.
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