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?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 10 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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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Famous Birthdays on February 10(5)
Notable 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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1962 to the present day.
Major Events on February 10
Among the most notable events on February 10: Spy Exchange (1962), Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition (1962), Deep Blue vs. Kasparov (1996). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 10
Notable figures born on February 10 include Tiffany Espensen, María Carlé, Yara Shahidi. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- February 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 February 10?
- One of the most notable events on February 10 is: Spy Exchange.
- Who was born on February 10?
- Famous figures born on February 10 include Tiffany Espensen, María Carlé, Yara Shahidi.
- How many historical events happened on February 10?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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