Osun Defender History Corner: January 10 In Focus
Today, on the history corner, we take a trip in the realm of flashback and recall some events that marked this day.
January 10, 49 BCE
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River, sparking a civil war in Rome.
January 10, 1776
Thomas Paine publishes “Common Sense,” advocating for American independence.
January 10, 1863
The world’s first underground railway, the London Underground, opens to the public.
January 10, 1920
The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I.
January 10, 1927
Fritz Lang’s iconic film “Metropolis” premieres in Berlin.
January 10, 1946
The first General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in London.
January 10, 1962
NASA launches the first spacecraft in the Ranger program, aiming to capture close-up images of the moon.
January 10, 1984
The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations after 117 years.
January 10, 2005
A probe, Huygens, lands on Saturn’s moon Titan, providing valuable data about its atmosphere and surface.
January 10, 2010
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Haiti, causing widespread devastation in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
January 10, 2011
The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia runs aground off the coast of Tuscany, leading to multiple fatalities and a large-scale rescue operation.
January 10, 2016
Music legend David Bowie passes away at the age of 69.
January 10, 2018
The Mudslides in Montecito, California, result in numerous casualties and widespread destruction.
January 10, 2019
Andy Murray announces his impending retirement from professional tennis due to persistent hip injuries.
January 10, 2020
The World Health Organization confirms the first case of COVID-19 outside China in Thailand.
January 10, 2020
The Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts, leading to evacuations and flight cancellations.
January 10, 2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle announce their intention to step back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family.
January 10, 2021
Twitter permanently suspends then-US President Donald Trump’s account after the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
January 10, 2021
China’s Chang’e-5 mission successfully returns lunar samples to Earth.
January 10, 2022
The Winter Olympics open in Beijing, China.
Please note that these are just a few historical events that happened on January 10. History is full of numerous other significant events on this day, ranging from politics and warfare to cultural and scientific milestones.
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