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April 10 in recent years

April 10 is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 265 days remain until the end of the year.

April 10th is a day filled with many interesting events throughout history, from comets flying close to Earth to important inventions and big changes in the world. Many famous people were also born or passed away on this day. Let's explore some of the most notable moments that happened on April 10th!

Historical Events on April 10th

Early History and Discoveries (Before 1600)

  • 837 – Halley's Comet came very close to Earth, about 5.1 million kilometers away. That's like 13 times the distance to the Moon!
  • 1500Ludovico Sforza, a powerful duke from Italy, was captured by Swiss soldiers and given to the French.
  • 1545 – The city of Potosí in Bolivia was founded. This happened after huge amounts of silver were found there, making it a very important mining town.

Big Changes and New Beginnings (1601–1900)

Modern Times (1901–Present)

Notable Births on April 10th

Many important people were born on April 10th throughout history:

Notable Deaths on April 10th

Here are some of the well-known people who passed away on April 10th:

Holidays and Celebrations

  • Day of the Builder (Azerbaijan)
  • Siblings Day (an International observance to celebrate brothers and sisters)

See also

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