1946⚡ Event
First UN General Assembly session convenes
The first session of the United Nations General Assembly convened in London with representatives from 51 member states.
politics
What Happened on January 10?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for January 10 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on January 10(4)
1985⚡ Event
Sinclair C5 launched
Sir Clive Sinclair launched the Sinclair C5 personal electric vehicle, which became a cult collectible despite its commercial failure.
technologyeconomics
1993⚡ Event
Braer Storm reaches peak intensity
The Braer Storm, the strongest extratropical cyclone ever recorded in the North Atlantic, reached its peak intensity.
disaster
2007⚡ Event
Guinean general strike begins
A general strike began in Guinea to force President Lansana Conté to resign, eventually leading to the appointment of two new prime ministers.
politics
Birthdays on January 10(5)
2000🎂 Birth
Reneé Rapp
Reneé Rapp is an American singer-songwriter and actress.
musicentertainment
Deaths on January 10(5)
2025🕊️ Death
José Jiménez
José Jiménez, a Puerto Rican activist, was born in 1948.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Bill McCartney
Bill McCartney was an American football player and coach, born in 1940.
sports
2025🕊️ Death
Sam Moore
Sam Moore is an American soul singer-songwriter, born in 1935.
musicentertainment
2026🕊️ Death
Yeison Jiménez
Yeison Jiménez, a Colombian singer, was born in 1991.
musicentertainment
2026🕊️ Death
Bob Weir
Bob Weir, an American musician, was born in 1947.
musicentertainment
January 10 in History
January 10 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 10
Examples currently recorded for January 10 include First UN General Assembly session convenes (1946), Sinclair C5 launched (1985), Braer Storm reaches peak intensity (1993). View all events →
Birthdays on January 10
People recorded as born on January 10 include Mason Mount, Erik Botheim, Reneé Rapp. View all birthdays →
Deaths on January 10
Remembered figures who died on January 10 include José Jiménez, Bill McCartney, Sam Moore. View all →
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- What happened on January 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for January 10: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 10?
- One event currently recorded for January 10 is: First UN General Assembly session convenes.
- Who was born on January 10?
- People recorded as born on January 10 include Mason Mount, Erik Botheim, Reneé Rapp.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for January 10.
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