March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 296 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about March 10th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 10th in history!
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Global Celebrations
- World Kidney Day.
- International Day Of Awesomeness.
- National Pack Your Lunch Day
- International Day of Awesomeness
- National Mario Day
- National Blueberry Popover Day
- International Bagpipe Day
- International Wig Day
- Skirt Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – March 10
2000: The dotcom bubble bursts when the NASDAQ Composite stock market index peaks at 5408.60
The dotcom boom, which started in 1997, accompanied the advent of countless new Internet-based companies. When the speculative bubble burst, many small investors were affected.
1959: A revolt erupts in Lhasa, sparking the Tibetan uprising,
Fearing the Dalai Lama’s abduction by China, 300,000 Tibetans surrounded his palace.
1952: Fulgencio Batista assumes power in Cuba after a coup
The dictator was overthrown by rebels under the command of Che Guevara in 1959.
1945: The most destructive bombing raid in history hits Tokyo
About 100,000 Tokyo citizens died in the fires caused by the U.S. airforce’s incendiary bombs.
1876: The first telephone call is made
Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the words “Mr. Watson, come here — I want to see you” to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, who was in the next-door room.
1947: “Good houses, well-maintained courtyard for Socialist Moscow! ” by M.A. Nesterov-Berzin. USSR, 1947 year
1928: The Kennedy family children, 1928. The Kennedy family is an American political family that has long been prominent in American politics.
1927: Third Plenum of the Kuomintang Central Executive Committee.Mao is third from the right in the second row.10 March 1927
1915: Henry Moseley, the inventor of the periodic table and the atomic number, was killed by a Turkish sniper in the Gallipoli battle, in 1915. (colorized)
Tragic Incidents
- An avalanche hit the British royal party including Prince Charles!
- US President approves more troops for Iraq and Afghanistan!
- A deadly earthquake of magnitude 6.3 at Long Beach, California, kills an estimated 140 people!
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, March 10
1958: Sharon Stone, American actress, producer
1957: Osama bin Laden, Saudi Arabian terrorist, founded al-Qaeda
1952: Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwean politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
1940: Chuck Norris, American actor, martial artist
1903: Bix Beiderbecke, American pianist, composer
Osama Bin Laden was born.
Olivia Wilde was born.
Jon Hamm was born.
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, March 10
2012: Jean Giraud, French author, illustrator
1992: Giorgos Zampetas, Greek bouzouki player, songwriter
1988: Andy Gibb, English/Australian singer
1948: Zelda Fitzgerald, American author
1913: Harriet Tubman, American nurse, activist
Claudius Nero died.
Theodor Zwinger died.
Michiel Coxcie died.