Baptism
Caedwalla is baptised by Pope Sergius on Easter Day
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April 10 in History
This permanent archive page contains 187 World History Database records for April 10, spanning 689 to 2026. Recorded topics include Baptism; Peerage; Death of Edward IV.
Total: 187Events: 156Births: 1Deaths: 6Battles: 24Countries: 35
Events on April 10
Peerage
Inherits the rest of the Lancaster property when Blanche's sister Maud, Countess of Leicester (married to William V, Count of Hainaut), died without issue
Last Will and Testament
A seriously ill Henry VII makes his final will, signalling that the end of the reign is approaching.
Rough Wooing
The Privy Council issues instructions for Hertford's punitive expedition against Scotland.
Introduction of Bill of Attainder
Pym introduced a bill of attainder when conviction through the impeachment process appeared uncertain.
Capture of Mons
Louis XIV receives the successful conclusion of the siege as the Mons garrison marches out under agreed terms.
Resignation of Robert Walpole
Resigns over the dimissal of Charles Townshend
Austrian Cavalry Attack
Neipperg’s cavalry initially broke the Prussian right wing but could not overcome the disciplined Prussian infantry.
Command at Mollwitz
Schwerin retained control of the Prussian infantry and completed the victory after Frederick left the battlefield.
Departure from Mollwitz
Frederick left Mollwitz when defeat seemed likely, before Schwerin’s infantry secured a Prussian victory.
Siege of Mainz
Fights at the siege of Mainz
Marriage
Marries Kitty Pakenham, St George's Church, Dublin, Ireland
Second Bank of the United States
Madison signs the charter creating the Second Bank of the United States.
Exodus of Missolonghi
Defenders attempt a breakout as Missolonghi falls after a long siege
Missolonghi Captured
Ottoman forces capture Missolonghi after the failed Greek exodus
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain for three months
Alliance Britain and France
Britain and France agree an alliance.
Succession
Puppet of Napoleon III who wishes to establish a Catholic Empire in Mexico
League and FA Cup Double
Devey captains Villa to the league and FA Cup Double.
Unity Congress
Attends the Fourth Congress, known as the Unity Congress.
Unity Congress
Mensheviks gain influence at the Unity Congress.
Unity Congress
Supports attempts to restore formal party unity.
Guarantee Group Maiden Voyage
Remains aboard for the maiden voyage so the Guarantee Group can test systems and address problems.
Guarantee Group Maiden Voyage
Sails with Harland and Wolff's Guarantee Group to observe Titanic's performance and identify defects during the maiden voyage.
Second Class Cabin D56
Occupies second-class cabin D56 during Titanic's maiden voyage.
Titanic Cherbourg Call
Commands Titanic during the evening call at Cherbourg, where additional passengers join the maiden voyage.
Titanic Departure Duty
Serves as Titanic's fourth officer when the liner departs Southampton on her maiden voyage.
Titanic Duty Report
Reports for duty aboard Titanic on the morning of departure from Southampton.
Titanic Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Cherbourg with her husband John Jacob Astor and members of their travelling party.
Titanic Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a second-class passenger bound for North America.
Titanic Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Cherbourg for an urgent return journey to the United States.
Titanic Maiden Voyage Cancelled by Illness
Misses Titanic's maiden voyage because his doctors consider him insufficiently recovered from surgery to travel.
Titanic Maiden Voyage Departure
Commands Titanic as she leaves Southampton on 10 April 1912 for her maiden voyage to New York.
Titanic Maiden Voyage Passenger
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a first-class passenger for the maiden voyage.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Joins Titanic at Southampton as a pianist, having previously worked as a professional shipboard musician.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Embarks at Southampton as the orchestra's French cellist for Titanic's first Atlantic crossing.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Southampton as an English bass player in the ship's orchestra.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Southampton as bandmaster and violinist for the ship's orchestra.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a Scottish violinist in the ship's orchestra.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Boards Titanic at Southampton as a Belgian violinist assigned to the ship's musical ensemble.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Embarks at Southampton as one of Titanic's pianists for the transatlantic maiden voyage.
Titanic Musician Embarkation
Joins the maiden voyage at Southampton as a cellist in Titanic's contracted orchestra.
Titanic Reaches Cherbourg
Commands Titanic during the first scheduled stop of her maiden voyage at Cherbourg.
Titanic Southampton Departure
Commands Titanic as the liner departs Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York.
Urgent Return to America
Takes passage on Titanic after receiving news that her first grandchild is ill in the United States.
Assault on Ekaterinodar
Orders attacks against the Bolshevik-held city.
Flanders Reserves Shifted during Lys Crisis
Haig moves reserves north as the German Lys offensive threatens the British position in Flanders.
Rule of Kars
Kars is incorporated into Armenia
Conference of Genoa
Represents Germany at the Genoa Conference, where European economic reconstruction and relations with Soviet Russia dominate negotiations.
Genoa Conference
The Genoa Conference endorses a gold-exchange standard using reserve currencies alongside gold.
Genoa Conference
Leads the German government delegation as the Genoa Conference opens with representatives from 34 countries.
Gold Exchange Standard
Horne supports international plans for central-bank cooperation and economical use of monetary gold.
Election
2nd round presidential elections, wins 53% to Hitler's 36.8%
Election
Wins 13.42 million votes, Hindenburg wins 19.36 million votes. Presidential elections, 2nd round
Prussian Government
Becomes Minister President of Prussia, consolidating Nazi control over Germany's largest state.
Anschluss
99.08% of Austrians & Germans vote in favour of the Anschluss
Plebiscite
99.08% of Austrians & Germans vote in favour of the Anschluss
Annexation Planned
Ciano supports plans to attach Albania to the Italian crown
Royal Authority Suspended
Ypi's committee prepares the political transfer from Zog's monarchy to Italian control
Barttle of Narvik
Receives reports of Warburton-Lee's destroyer attack in the first naval battle.
Commander in Chief
Ruge is appointed commander in chief and begins organising Norwegian resistance to the German invasion.
HMS Havock Attack
Commands HMS Havock in the destroyer attack at Narvik.
HMS Hotspur Damaged
Withdraws HMS Hotspur after heavy damage in the first naval battle.
Operation Weserubung
Warburton-Lee leads the Royal Navy destroyer attack against German forces at Narvik after the invasion begins.
Siege of Odessa
Soviet forces liberate Odessa from Nazis
Election
Holds Japans 1st post war election
NHS Charges
Proposes charges for dentures and spectacles in the Budget.
General
Appointed General Secretary of the United Nations
Economy of France
France becomes the 1st country to introduce VAT
Reform of Government
France becomes the 1st country to introduce VAT
1st Manned Satellite
Becomes the 1st man to travel in an Earth satellite, in Sputnik I
Marriage
Marries Michiko Shoda
General
Appointed General Secretary of the United Nations
Beatles, The
Stuart Sutcliffe dies of a brain hemorrhage
Assassination of Edwin Walker
Victim of an assassination attempt in his Dallas home, later claimed that Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin
Oswald Shooting at Edwin Walker
According to Marina's testimony and the Warren Commission, Oswald fired a rifle at General Edwin Walker on April 10, 1963, but missed.
Walker Assassination Attempt
Marina Oswald later claims that Oswald attempted to assassinate General Edwin Walker
April Ambush of Bolivian Troops
Guevara's force conducts another successful ambush against Bolivian troops during the early campaign.
President of Poland
Appointed President of Poland
Apollo 13 Crew Change
Is assigned to replace Ken Mattingly as Apollo 13 command module pilot one day before launch after measles exposure concerns.
Apollo 13 Crew Replacement
Is assigned to replace Ken Mattingly as command module pilot shortly before launch.
Beatles Breakup Statement
Publicly signals the breakup of the Beatles
Visit to China
A US table tennis team arrives in China
Visit to China
A US table tennis team arrives in China
Biological Weapons Convention Opens
The Biological Weapons Convention opens for signature in Washington, London and Moscow.
Deputy Leadership Resignation
Resigns as Labour's deputy leader after the party turns against European entry.
Shadow Treasury Appointment
Healey becomes Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer after Roy Jenkins leaves the post.
Constitution Approval
The National Assembly unanimously approves the 1973 Constitution.
National Assembly
The National Assembly passes the consensus Constitution before its August commencement.
Prime Minister of Israel
Golda Meir announces her resignation as Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin replaces Golda Meir. Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Resignation of Golda Meir
Golda Meir announces her resignation as Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin replaces Golda Meir
Vietnam Aid Appeal
Asks Congress for emergency aid for South Vietnam
Border Agreement at Gibraltar
Spain agrees to re-open its border with Gibraltar
Lisbon Agreement
Agrees with Carrington on steps toward easing the Gibraltar border.
Lisbon Agreement
Supports the Lisbon Agreement on easing the Gibraltar frontier.
Demonstrations
!st day of a weekend of riots in Brixton. Lord Scarman is later appointed to review the causes of the riots
Visit to Buenos Aires
The Haig peace mission arrives in Buenos Aires
Government
Peace talks in the Middle East collapse when Jordan withdraws
General Strike
Georgia proclaims a general strike
Independence of Georgia
Georgia proclaims a general strike
Independence of Georgia
Troops are moved into Ossetia to reassert control over Georgia
Independence of Russia
Georgia proclaims a general strike
Independence of Russia
Troops are moved into Ossetia to reassert control over Georgia
Invasion of Georgia
Troops are moved into Ossetia to reassert control over Georgia
Reballion of Rebels in Ossetia
Troops are moved into Ossetia to reassert control over Georgia
Siege of Ossetia
Troops are moved into Ossetia to reassert control over Georgia
Appointment
Appointed President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
Assassination of Christ Hani
Assassination of Christ Hani
Suede Number One Debut Album
Suede's self-titled debut album enters the UK albums chart at number one.
Accords of Good Friday
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Accords of Good Friday
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Belfast Peace Agreement
Leads a commission that establishes the principles of non-violence to which all parties in Northern Ireland adhere and chairs the all-party peace negotiations leading to the Belfast Peace Agreement signed on Good Friday
Constitution of Great Britain
The Good Friday agreement for Northern Ireland is signed. Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Constitution of Great Britain
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Constitution of USA
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Good Friday Accord
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed. Chairs negotiations which lead to the Good Friday Accord
Good Friday Accord
Leads a commission that establishes the principles of non-violence to which all parties in Northern Ireland adhere and chairs the all-party peace negotiations leading to the Belfast Peace Agreement signed on Good Friday
Good Friday Agreement
Helps conclude the Good Friday Agreement after intensive multi-party and British-Irish negotiations.
Peace
A Northern Ireland peace deal is reached
Cochabamba Water Conflict
Banzer's government cancels the water concession after sustained protests in Cochabamba.
Cochabamba Water War
Olivera becomes a leading figure in protests against water privatisation in Cochabamba
Capture of Green Line
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge
Capture of Kani Domlan Ridge
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge
Capture of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Capture of Kirkuk
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th.
Capture of Kirkuk
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge.
Capture of Kirkuk
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Capture of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Capture of Tikrit
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Invasion of Iraq
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Invasion of Iraq
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk
Presidency Member Takes Office
Borislav Paravac becomes Serb member of the Presidency after Sarovic leaves office
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia
Regional Diplomacy
Kabariti participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Rule of Kirkuk
Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Rule of Kirkuk
The occupation of Kirkuk came as a result of approximately two weeks of fighting that included the Battle of the Green Line (the unofficial border of the Kurdish autonomous zone) and the subsequent Battle of Kani Domlan Ridge. Operations occurred against pockets of the Iraqi army including the capture and occupation of Kirkuk on April 10th, and the attack and capture of Tikrit on April 15th
Siege of Kirkuk
Gul tells the US that Turkish observers will ensure Kurdish fighters leave Kirkuk
First Champions League Goals
Scores twice against Roma after going more than thirty Champions League appearances without a goal.
Olympic Games Position
The Dalai Lama supports Beijing hosting the Olympics while opposing repression in Tibet.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The E Street Band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for musical excellence.
Gorsuch Sworn In
Neil Gorsuch is sworn in as Supreme Court Justice.
Article 50 Further Extension
The European Council grants a further extension to 31 October 2019.
First Image of M87 Black Hole
As EHT project director, announces the first image of a black hole shadow, obtained from the supermassive black hole M87*.
Gun Law Reform
Oversees passage of gun law reforms after the Christchurch attack.
M87 Black Hole Imaging
Contributes imaging methods used by the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration to reconstruct the first black hole image from M87 data.
M87 Black Hole Modelling
Contributes theoretical modelling used to interpret the Event Horizon Telescope image and infer properties of the M87 black hole.
M87 Black Hole Shadow
As EHT Science Council chair, helps lead the collaboration that reveals the first direct image of a black hole shadow in M87.
M87 General Relativity Test
Contributes tests comparing the M87 black hole shadow with predictions of general relativity using Event Horizon Telescope data.
M87 Horizon-Scale Modelling
Contributes horizon-scale modelling used to interpret the ring structure and physical environment around the M87 black hole.
M87 Imaging Pipelines
Helps develop and validate independent imaging pipelines used to reconstruct the Event Horizon Telescope image of M87*.
BepiColombo Earth Flyby
BepiColombo performs an Earth gravity-assist flyby that adjusts its trajectory toward the inner Solar System.
Southern Commander
Is reported as commander of Russian operations in Ukraine.
Vote of No Confidence
The National Assembly removes Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote.
Premiership Ends
Prime minister office ends as Min Aung Hlaing assumes the presidency
President Sworn In
Min Aung Hlaing is sworn in as President of Myanmar
Births on April 10
Birth of James V
Birth of James V, son of Queen Margaret
Deaths on April 10
Death of Edward IV
Death of Edward IV
Death of William Stewart
William Stewart, Bishop of Aberdeen and royal servant of James V, dies at Aberdeen.
Death of Bonte
Is killed when Wilhelm Heidkamp is destroyed in Narvik harbour.
Death of Stuart Sutcliffe
The Beatles return to Hamburg to play at the Star-Club, but they learn that Stuart Sutcliffe had died a few hours before they arrived, this was another shock for Lennon, after losing Uncle George and Julia
Death of Christ Hani
Death of Christ Hani, assassinated
Death of Lech Kaczynski
Death of Lech Kaczynski
Battles on April 10
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Battle of Mollwitz
The Austrians are defeated in their attempt to recapture Silesia
Battle of Mollwitz
The Battle of Mollwitz turns the Silesian campaign ino the War of Austrian Succession. Marshal Neipperg is defeated by the Prussian Generals
Battle of Mollwitz
Neippergs Austrian army is defeated by the Prussians under Frederick the Great
Battle of Mollwitz
Marshal Neipperg is defeated by Marshal Schwerin after Frederick fled the field
Battle of Toulouse
The Allies attack Toulouse which forces the French to evacuate
Battle of Toulouse
Defeated at the Battle of Toulouse & loses command
Battle of Toulouse
Defeated by Wellington
Battle of Toulouse
Defeats Soult
Battle of Narvik
Brings German destroyers out of Ballangen Bay for the counterattack.
Battle of Narvik
Is killed when HMS Hardy's force attacks German destroyers.
Battle of Narvik
Commands HMS Havock during the destroyer attack.
Battle of Narvik
Commands HMS Hotspur during the first naval battle.
Battle of Narvik
Leads the British destroyer attack in the first naval battle.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Berger brings German destroyers out of Ballangen Bay and joins the counterattack against Warburton-Lee's flotilla.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Bonte is killed when HMS Hardy's flotilla attacks the German destroyers in Narvik harbour.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Receives reports of Warburton-Lee's destroyer attack at Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
The Royal Navy attacks German destroyers at Narvik during the first naval battle in Ofotfjord.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Courage commands HMS Havock during the British destroyer attack on German ships at Narvik.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Layman commands HMS Hotspur during the destroyer action and withdraws after heavy damage.
Battle of Narvik, 1st
Warburton-Lee leads the British destroyer attack into Ofotfjord and is killed after HMS Hardy is hit.
First Battle of Narvik
Leads British destroyers in a surprise attack on German ships at Narvik.
Battle of Kirkuk
US forces invade Iraq after disputed intelligence claims.
Battle of Kirkuk
Kurdish forces opposed to Saddam Hussein had already occupied for years an autonomous area in northern Iraq & with the assistance of US. Special Forces and air strikes, are able to rout the Iraqi units near them and to occupy oil-rich Kirkuk