What happened today in history (March 10): Britain, France recognized Zanzibar’s independence, India defeated Pakistan in the World Cricket Championship and the global COVID-19 death toll was estimated at 18.2 million and more.
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Today in History, March 10: So the festival of colors is over and we have entered another day of March. While it may seem like an ordinary day, we have brought some historical data that will help you know the importance of this day. Today is the day Purdue University (Indiana) admitted its first student, the Republic of China officially abolished slavery, and Merrick Garland was confirmed as Attorney General of the United States by the US Senate. Apart from these, there were many exciting events that happened today. To learn about them, read the following sections;
Historical events on this day
- In 1849, Abraham Lincoln became the first United States president to apply for a patent for a device capable of lifting a ship over sandbanks and obstacles.
- In 1862 Great Britain and France recognized the independence of Zanzibar.
- In 1864, Ulysses S. Grant was appointed commander of the Union armies.
- In 1874, Purdue University (Indiana) admitted its first student.
- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell obtained his telephone patent. Within a few days, he made his first phone call to Watson.
- In 1910, the Republic of China officially abolished slavery.
- In 1939, 17 villages were damaged by hail in Hyderabad, India.
- In 2020, the lower house of the Russian Parliament passed legislation allowing Vladimir Putin to serve as president for life.
- In 2021, Merrick Garland was confirmed as Attorney General of the United States by the United States Senate.
- In 2022, the global death toll from COVID-19 was estimated at 18.2 million, according to a new study from the University of Washington.
Sports events today
- In 1934, Roger Turner won the U.S. men’s figure skating championship.
- In 1985, India defeated Pakistan in the World Cricket Championship.
- In 2012, Louisville defeated Cincinnati 50-44 in the 33rd Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Art and culture events today
- In 1938, Spencer Tracy and Luise Rainer won Academy Awards for the biographical film “The Life of Emile Zola” at the 10th Academy Awards.
- In 1959, Tennessee Williams’ “Sweet Bird of Youth” premiered in New York.
- In 1978, “The Incredible Hulk,” starring Bill Bixby as David Banner, premiered on CBS.
Notable deaths on this day
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Yes.No |
year of death |
Personality |
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1 |
1872 |
Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian activist and leader who worked for the unification of Italy. He wanted to free the nation from various rulers and established a democratic unity with its capital in Rome. |
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2 |
1887 |
Savitribai Phule, was an eminent Indian philanthropist, educationist, social reformer and poet. She is known for starting the first native school for girls in Pune. |
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3 |
1966 |
Mari Susette Sandoz was a Nebraska novelist, biographer, and lecturer who wrote extensively about the lives of pioneers and Plains Indians. |
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4 |
1986 |
Ray Milland, actor and director whose film career ran from 1929 to 1985. He is best known for his films ‘The Lost Weekend’ and ‘Reap the Wild Wind’. |
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5 |
2007 |
Ernie Ladd was an American football player and professional wrestler. He took up professional wrestling during the AFL off-season and, after a knee injury ended his football career, he devoted himself to it full-time in 1969. |
Famous birthdays on this day
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Yes.No |
Year of birth |
Personality |
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1 |
1947 |
Kim Campbell is a Canadian lawyer, diplomat and writer who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Canada from June 25 to November 4, 1993. |
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2 |
1949 |
Sam Rainsy is a Cambodian politician, economist and activist who served as opposition leader from January 2015 to November 2015. He is credited with founding the main political party from 2013 to 2017 known as the Cambodia National Rescue Party. |
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3 |
1973 |
Eva Herzigová is a Czech supermodel and actress who began her modeling career after winning a beauty pageant in 1989. She received the Best Actress award for Just for the Time Being at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. |
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4 |
1982 |
Thomas Steven Middleditch is a Canadian and American comedian and screenwriter known for his role as Richard Hendricks on the HBO series Silicon Valley. |
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5 |
nineteen ninety five |
Sanne Vloet is a Victoria’s Secret model who has appeared in magazines such as Vogue and Marie Claire. She also owns a lifestyle YouTube channel. |
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6 |
2002 |
Christopher Keon Johnson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). |
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