1963⚡ Event
USS Thresher sinks
The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank with all hands lost during deep-diving tests in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 10, 1963.
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What Happened on April 10?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 10 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 10(5)
1970⚡ Event
Paul McCartney leaves The Beatles
Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles on April 10, 1970, amid business disagreements with his bandmates.
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1973⚡ Event
Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crash
In the deadliest aviation accident in Swiss history, Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crashed near Hochwald, killing 108 people on April 10, 1973.
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1992⚡ Event
Maraga massacre
Dozens of Armenian civilians were massacred in the village of Maraga by Azerbaijani forces during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War on April 10, 1992.
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2019⚡ Event
First image of a black hole released
Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project released the first image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy M87 on April 10, 2019.
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Famous Birthdays on April 10(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Claire Wineland
Claire Wineland was an American activist and author who died in 2018.
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2000🎂 Birth
Fidias Panayiotou
Fidias Panayiotou is a Cypriot internet celebrity and politician.
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Notable Deaths on April 10(5)
2024🕊️ Death
O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson was an American football player, actor, and broadcaster born in 1947.
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2025🕊️ Death
Ted Kotcheff
Ted Kotcheff was a Canadian film and television director born in 1931.
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April 10 in History
April 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1963 to the present day.
Major Events on April 10
Among the most notable events on April 10: USS Thresher sinks (1963), Paul McCartney leaves The Beatles (1970), Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crash (1973). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 10
Notable figures born on April 10 include Andreas Christensen, Claire Wineland, Fidias Panayiotou. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 10
Remembered figures who died on April 10 include Al Jaffee, O. J. Simpson, Leo Beenhakker. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 10?
- April 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 10?
- One of the most notable events on April 10 is: USS Thresher sinks.
- Who was born on April 10?
- Famous figures born on April 10 include Andreas Christensen, Claire Wineland, Fidias Panayiotou.
- How many historical events happened on April 10?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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