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Historic battle event recorded on this date in 1910, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
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10 February in history
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1910Invention
Invention event - February 10
Historic invention event recorded on this date in 1910, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1910Medical
Medical event - February 10
Historic medical event recorded on this date in 1910, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1910Tragedy
Tragedy event - February 10
Historic tragedy event recorded on this date in 1910, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1990Law
Nelson Mandela freed
Nelson Mandela released from Victor Verster prison after 27 years imprisonment in South Africa.
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Vintage News — February 10
1962 First everThe first solo exhibition by Roy Lichtenstein (pictured) opened, including the painting Look Mickey, which featured his first use of Ben Day dots, speech balloons, and comic imagery sourcing.
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1355 Oddly trueA tavern dispute between students of the University of Oxford and townspeople in Oxford became a riot that left about 90 people dead.
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1258 Oddly trueThe last Abbasid caliph surrendered Baghdad to the besieging Mongol army of Hulegu Khan, who later sacked the city, killing hundreds of thousands of people.
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1846 First everFirst Anglo-Sikh War: Battle of Sobraon: British defeat Sikhs in the final battle of the war.
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1567 Oddly trueLord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, is found strangled following an explosion at the Kirk o' Field house in Edinburgh, Scotland, a suspected assassination.
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2019The GuardianGrammy awards 2019: full list of winnersKacey Musgraves won album of the year over Cardi B and Drake, while Childish Gambino was a no-show for his record of…
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2018The GuardianJoyce affair should prompt reflection on sexist double standards, Plibersek saysLabor deputy says Barnaby Joyce and Malcolm Turnbull must be ‘fully transparent’ about how taxpayer money was spent
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Case of Missing Flags FOR John Zimmermann, it's been a double whammy. Mr. Zimmermann, co-owner of Deer Park Paint…
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1890Birth
Birth of Boris Pasternak
Russian author Boris Pasternak was born, author of Doctor Zhivago.
1910Birth
Birth event - February 10
Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1910, noted in contemporary archives as significant.
1974Birth
Elizabeth Banks born
Elizabeth Banks was born. American actress.
1997Birth
Chloe Grace Moretz born
Chloe Grace Moretz was born. American actress.
Died on this day
17 in the archiveFive infamous ends — executed, assassinated or murdered — drawn at random from the archive. All infamous ends →
Accident
2012Death
Whitney Houston dies
Whitney Houston, singer and actress, died on this day in 2012. Accidental drowning. Remembered as: One of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Assassinated
1968Death
Martin Luther King Jr. dies
Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader, died on this day in 1968. Assassinated in Memphis. Remembered as: Prominent leader in the American civil rights movement.
Suicide
2016Death
Prince dies
Prince, musician, died on this day in 2016. Fentanyl overdose. Remembered as: Innovative artist known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Assassinated
1865Death
Abraham Lincoln dies
Abraham Lincoln, politician, died on this day in 1865. Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Remembered as: 16th President of the US, led the nation during the Civil War.
Suicide
1994Death
Kurt Cobain dies
Kurt Cobain, musician, died on this day in 1994. Suicide by gunshot. Remembered as: Frontman of Nirvana, voice of a generation.
Famous birthdays
26 this weekToday · 10 February
- Chloe Grace MoretzAmerican actress (born 1997)Born 1997 · 29 years ago today
- Elizabeth BanksAmerican actress and filmmaker (born 1974)Born 1974 · 52 years ago today
- BEBirth event - February 10Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1910, noted inBorn 1910 · 116 years ago today
- Boris PasternakRussian and Soviet writer (1890–1960)Born 1890 · 136 years ago today
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Taylor LautnerAmerican actor (born 1992)11 February · born 1992
Jennifer AnistonAmerican actress (born 1969)11 February · born 1969- BEBirth event - February 11Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1911, noted in11 February · born 1911
Christina RicciAmerican actress (born 1980)12 February · born 1980- BEBirth event - February 12Historic birth event recorded on this date in 1912, noted in12 February · born 1912
Charles DarwinEnglish naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)12 February · born 1809
Day of Recognition10 February
World Pulses Day
UN day recognizing the nutritional and environmental benefits of beans, chickpeas, and lentils.
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Sport on this day
0Finals, medals and records decided on 10 February.
No recorded sporting finals on this date yet.
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Who was champion, 10, 25 and 50 years ago
World Cups, Olympics, Wimbledon, the Masters, Super Bowl and more — year by year since 1877.
2016 10 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Rio
- WimbledonAndy Murray and Serena Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlDenver Broncos win Super Bowl 50
- Tour de FranceChris Froome wins the Tour de France
- The MastersDanny Willett wins the Masters
- World SeriesChicago Cubs win the World Series
2001 25 yrs ago
- WimbledonGoran Ivanisevic and Venus Williams win Wimbledon
- Super BowlBaltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV
- The MastersTiger Woods wins the Masters
- World SeriesArizona Diamondbacks win the World Series
- NBA FinalsLos Angeles Lakers win the NBA Finals
- Stanley CupColorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup
1976 50 yrs ago
- Olympic GamesSummer Olympics in Montreal
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics in Innsbruck
- WimbledonBjorn Borg and Chris Evert win Wimbledon
- Super BowlPittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl X
- Tour de FranceLucien Van Impe wins the Tour de France
- The MastersRaymond Floyd wins the Masters
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