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?
Discover 14 historical moments on January 10 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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
Famous Birthdays on January 10(5)
Notable Deaths on January 10(5)
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
January 10 in History
January 10 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1946 to the present day.
Major Events on January 10
Among the most notable events on January 10: First UN General Assembly session convenes (1946), Sinclair C5 launched (1985), Braer Storm reaches peak intensity (1993). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 10
Notable figures born on January 10 include Mason Mount, Erik Botheim, Reneé Rapp. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 10
Remembered figures who died on January 10 include José Jiménez, Bill McCartney, Sam Moore. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 10?
- January 10 is home to 14 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 10?
- One of the most notable events on January 10 is: First UN General Assembly session convenes.
- Who was born on January 10?
- Famous figures born on January 10 include Mason Mount, Erik Botheim, Reneé Rapp.
- How many historical events happened on January 10?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on January 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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