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What Happened on July 10?

Discover 15 historical moments on July 105 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.

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Historical Events on July 10(5)

1999 Event

USA wins FIFA Women's World Cup

The United States defeated China in the final match of the third FIFA Women's World Cup. The event set records for attendance and television ratings for women's sports.

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2006 Event

Typhoon Ewiniar hits South Korea

Typhoon Ewiniar made landfall in South Korea, causing damages amounting to 2.06 trillion won (US$1.4 billion).

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2011 Event

News of the World closes

The British tabloid News of the World published its last edition due to voicemail hacking allegations. This included hacking the voicemails of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler and victims of the 7/7 attacks.

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2011 Event

Bulgaria river cruise ship sinks

The Russian river cruise liner Bulgaria sank in the Volga River during a storm in Tatarstan, resulting in 122 deaths.

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2018 Event

Thai cave rescue

The last members of a junior football team and their coach were rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand.

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Famous Birthdays on July 10(5)

1999🎂 Birth

April Ivy

Portuguese composer and singer.

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2001🎂 Birth

Isabela Merced

Isabela Merced, an American actress, was born.

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2002🎂 Birth

Reece Walsh

Reece Walsh, an Australian rugby league player, was born.

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2007🎂 Birth

Mason Thames

Mason Thames, an American actor, was born.

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2024🎂 Birth

Moo Deng

Moo Deng, a celebrity pygmy hippopotamus, was born.

Notable Deaths on July 10(5)

2024🕊️ Death

Joe Engle

American Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut.

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2025🕊️ Death

David Gergen

American political consultant.

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July 10 in History

July 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 1999 to the present day.

Major Events on July 10

Among the most notable events on July 10: USA wins FIFA Women's World Cup (1999), Typhoon Ewiniar hits South Korea (2006), News of the World closes (2011). View all events →

Famous Birthdays on July 10

Notable figures born on July 10 include April Ivy, Isabela Merced, Reece Walsh. View all birthdays →

Notable Deaths on July 10

Remembered figures who died on July 10 include Maurice Boucher, Joe Engle, Alex Janvier. View all →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on July 10?
July 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 July 10?
One of the most notable events on July 10 is: USA wins FIFA Women's World Cup.
Who was born on July 10?
Famous figures born on July 10 include April Ivy, Isabela Merced, Reece Walsh.
How many historical events happened on July 10?
Our collection records 5 historical events on July 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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