1977⚡ Event
Uranus ring system discovered
Astronomers using NASA's Kuiper Airborne Observatory discovered a faint ring system around Uranus.
sciencespaceexploration
What Happened on March 10?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for March 10 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportspoliticsentertainmentsciencespacetechnologyexplorationlaw
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Historical Events on March 10(5)
1990⚡ Event
Prosper Avril ousted in Haiti
Eighteen months after seizing power, Prosper Avril was ousted as the military head of state of Haiti.
politics
2006⚡ Event
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter enters orbit
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reached and entered orbit around Mars.
sciencespacetechnology
2008⚡ Event
Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal
The New York Times revealed that Eliot Spitzer, Governor of New York, had patronized a prostitution ring.
politicslaw
2019⚡ Event
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed six minutes after take-off from Addis Ababa International Airport due to a software fault, killing all 157 people on board.
disastertechnology
Birthdays on March 10(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Justin Herbert
Justin Herbert, American football player, was born on this date.
sports
1999🎂 Birth
Cole Kmet
Cole Kmet, American football player, was born on this date.
sports
2000🎂 Birth
Nick Bolton
Nick Bolton, American football player, was born on this date.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Keon Johnson
Keon Johnson, American basketball player, was born on this date.
sports
2004🎂 Birth
Matt Poitras
Matt Poitras, Canadian ice hockey player, was born on March 10, 2004.
sports
Deaths on March 10(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Ken Adam
Ken Adam, German-English production designer and art director, died on this date.
artsentertainment
2016🕊️ Death
Roberto Perfumo
Roberto Perfumo, Argentinian footballer and sportscaster, died on this date.
sportsentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
John Elliott
John Elliott, English historian and academic, died on this date.
literaturephilosophy
2025🕊️ Death
Stanley R. Jaffe
Stanley R. Jaffe, American film producer and director, died on this date.
entertainment
2025🕊️ Death
Carl Lundström
Carl Lundström, Swedish businessman and activist, died on this date.
politicseconomics
March 10 in History
March 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 March 10
Examples currently recorded for March 10 include Uranus ring system discovered (1977), Prosper Avril ousted in Haiti (1990), Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter enters orbit (2006). View all events →
Birthdays on March 10
People recorded as born on March 10 include Justin Herbert, Cole Kmet, Nick Bolton. View all birthdays →
Deaths on March 10
Remembered figures who died on March 10 include Ken Adam, Roberto Perfumo, John Elliott. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for March 10: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for March 10?
- One event currently recorded for March 10 is: Uranus ring system discovered.
- Who was born on March 10?
- People recorded as born on March 10 include Justin Herbert, Cole Kmet, Nick Bolton.
- How many historical events are recorded for March 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for March 10.
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