1962⚡ Event
Spy Exchange
Soviet spy Rudolf Abel was exchanged for American pilot Francis Gary Powers on February 10, 1962. Powers had been shot down over Soviet airspace two years prior.
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What Happened on February 10?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for February 10 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 10(5)
1962⚡ Event
Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition
Roy Lichtenstein's first solo exhibition opened on February 10, 1962. The exhibition included 'Look Mickey,' his first work featuring comic imagery, speech balloons, and Ben Day dots.
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1996⚡ Event
Deep Blue vs. Kasparov
On February 10, 1996, the chess-playing computer Deep Blue defeated World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in a game. This marked the first time a computer beat a reigning world champion under tournament conditions.
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2008⚡ Event
Namdaemun Gate Arson
The Namdaemun gate in Seoul, South Korea's first National Treasure, was severely damaged by arson on February 10, 2008.
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2009⚡ Event
Satellite Collision
The satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collided and were destroyed in low Earth orbit on February 10, 2009. This was the first accidental hypervelocity collision between two intact satellites.
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Birthdays on February 10(5)
2001🎂 Birth
Sergio Camello
Sergio Camello, a Spanish footballer, was born on February 10, 2001.
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2009🎂 Birth
Antonio Arena
Antonio Arena, an Italian footballer, was born on February 10, 2009.
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Deaths on February 10(5)
2026🕊️ Death
Jose de Venecia Jr.
Filipino politician and journalist, 17th and 21st Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives.
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February 10 in History
February 10 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 10
Examples currently recorded for February 10 include Spy Exchange (1962), Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition (1962), Deep Blue vs. Kasparov (1996). View all events →
Birthdays on February 10
People recorded as born on February 10 include Tiffany Espensen, María Carlé, Yara Shahidi. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 10
Remembered figures who died on February 10 include Larry Flynt, Olsen Filipaina, AKA. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for February 10: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 10?
- One event currently recorded for February 10 is: Spy Exchange.
- Who was born on February 10?
- People recorded as born on February 10 include Tiffany Espensen, María Carlé, Yara Shahidi.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for February 10.
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