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?
Discover 14 historical moments on October 10 — 4 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
Famous Birthdays on October 10(5)
Notable 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, including 4 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1963 to the present day.
Major Events on October 10
Among the most notable events on October 10: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty takes effect (1963), Spiro Agnew resigns (1973), Vidyasagar Setu opens (1992). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 10
Notable figures born on October 10 include Bae Suzy, Mike Tobey, Courtland Sutton. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- October 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 October 10?
- One of the most notable events on October 10 is: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty takes effect.
- Who was born on October 10?
- Famous figures born on October 10 include Bae Suzy, Mike Tobey, Courtland Sutton.
- How many historical events happened on October 10?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on October 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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