1963⚡ Event
Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty takes effect
The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty went into effect. It prohibits all test detonations of nuclear weapons except for those conducted underground.
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What Happened on October 10?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for October 10 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on October 10(4)
1973⚡ Event
Spiro Agnew resigns
U.S. vice president Spiro Agnew resigned from his position. This followed charges of tax evasion.
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1992⚡ Event
Vidyasagar Setu opens
After 20 years of construction, Vidyasagar Setu, the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, opened. It joins Kolkata and Howrah.
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2004⚡ Event
Huang Na abduction and murder
Eight-year-old Huang Na was abducted and murdered in Singapore. Her body was found three weeks later after a search across Singapore and Malaysia.
Birthdays on October 10(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy, a South Korean singer, actress, and model, was born.
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1994🎂 Birth
Mike Tobey
Mike Tobey is an American-Slovenian professional basketball player.
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1995🎂 Birth
Courtland Sutton
Courtland Sutton, an American football player, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey, an Australian basketball player, was born.
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Deaths on October 10(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Abdul Qadeer Khan
Abdul Qadeer Khan was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgist, often credited as the 'father' of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program.
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2022🕊️ Death
Mulayam Singh Yadav
Mulayam Singh Yadav was an Indian politician who served as the 15th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
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2024🕊️ Death
Fleur Adcock
Fleur Adcock was a New Zealand poet known for her accessible and often humorous verse.
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2024🕊️ Death
Ethel Kennedy
Ethel Kennedy was an American philanthropist and the widow of Robert F. Kennedy.
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2025🕊️ Death
John Lodge
John Lodge was an English singer-songwriter and bassist, best known as a member of The Moody Blues.
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October 10 in History
October 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 October 10
Examples currently recorded for October 10 include Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty takes effect (1963), Spiro Agnew resigns (1973), Vidyasagar Setu opens (1992). View all events →
Birthdays on October 10
People recorded as born on October 10 include Bae Suzy, Mike Tobey, Courtland Sutton. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 10
Remembered figures who died on October 10 include Abdul Qadeer Khan, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Fleur Adcock. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for October 10: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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- One event currently recorded for October 10 is: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty takes effect.
- Who was born on October 10?
- People recorded as born on October 10 include Bae Suzy, Mike Tobey, Courtland Sutton.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for October 10.
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