Siege of Mountsorrel
Fights for Henry III at the Siege of Mountsorrel
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October 10 in History
This permanent archive page contains 178 World History Database records for October 10, spanning 19 to 2023. Recorded topics include Death of Germanicus; Siege of Mountsorrel; Death of Henry de Beaumont.
Total: 178Events: 159Births: 3Deaths: 10Battles: 6Countries: 32
Events on October 10
Marriage
Marries Joan, the "fair maid of Kent"
Smallpox Illness
Elizabeth falls dangerously ill with smallpox and the succession becomes urgent
Capitulation of Breda
Frederick Henry accepted Breda's capitulation and allowed the garrison an honourable withdrawal.
Arrest of Rupert of the Rhine
Captured by the Imperial forces during Charles Louis invasion of the Palatinate
Arrest of Rupert of the Rhine
Imprisoned at Linz Castle, 1638-1641
Invasion of Palatinate
Captured by the Imperial forces during Charles Louis invasion of the Palatinate
Siege of Bolingbroke Castle
Defeated by Cromwell, Fairfax & Manchester, fails to relieve Bolingbroke Castle
Declaration of War
France declares war on the Holy Roman Empire
Exile of George II
Exiles the Prince of Wales from Court in anger with his collaboration with opposition
Church Property Proposal
Talleyrand proposed placing church property at the disposal of the nation to address the state's financial crisis.
King of the French Title
The evolving constitutional settlement recast Louis XVI as King of the French rather than ruler solely by dynastic right.
Reform of Civil Liberties
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord Benevente proposed to issue assignats to be payed for by the confiscation of Church property.
Reform of Civil Liberties
Proposes to issue assignats to be payed for by the confiscation of Church property
Reform of Revolutionary Currency
Assignats become legal tender
Reform of Revolutionary Currency
Assignats become legal tender.
Revolutionary Government Report
Saint-Just reported for suspending the 1793 Constitution and maintaining revolutionary government until peace.
Arrest of Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Suvorov crushes the Polish rebel army & takes the leader, Kosciuszko, prisoner
Arrest of Tadeusz Kosciuszko
Arrests the rebel Polish leader, Kosciuszko, at the Battle of Maciejowice
Assault on Constantine
Directs siege operations before being killed during the final assault.
Second Siege of Constantine
Commands the French expedition beginning the second siege of Constantine.
Screw Propulsion Report Submitted
Brunel submits a detailed report recommending screw propulsion instead of paddle wheels for the new Great Britain.
Discovery of Triton
Lassell discovers Triton, Neptune's largest moon, only seventeen days after Neptune itself is identified as a planet.
Quebec Conference
Defends provincial powers during the Quebec Conference.
Quebec Conference
Helps draft the Quebec Resolutions for Confederation.
Patience at the Savoy Theatre
Patience transfers to the newly opened Savoy Theatre.
Savoy Opera Transfer
Sullivan's opera helps inaugurate D'Oyly Carte's new electric-lit theatre.
Burial
Burial of Charles Stewart Parnell
Declaration of War
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
Independence of South Africa
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
Independence of Transvaal
The Boers resent the policy of Chamberlain which deprives Transvaal of independence
WPSU
Helps found the Womens Political & Social Union, daughter of Emily Pankhurst
WPSU
Founds the Womens Political & Social Union to campaign for female emancipation
Abdication
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Coup
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Prime Minister of Canada
Forms a Conservative government after the reciprocity election.
Reballion of Kuomingtang
A Kuomingtang revolt under Sun Yat-Sen overthrows the last Emperor of the Manchu Dynasty
Reballion of Rebels in Wuhan
A rebellion begins in Wuhan against the Manchu Dynasty
Gamboa Dike Explosion
Wilson sends the telegraph signal detonating Gamboa Dike and joining the canal waters.
Siege of Paris
Defeated by Joffre, Germany is retreats from Paris to the Soissons-Rheims line
Succession of Ferdinand I
Ferdinand succeeds his uncle Carol I as king.
War Policy Debate
Debates Russia's response to the outbreak of war.
Central Committee Insurrection Vote
Lenin persuades the Bolshevik Central Committee to approve preparations for an armed insurrection.
Coup
The Central Committee votes 10 to 2 for armed insurrection
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin attend a meeting of the Party Central Committee where Lenins resolution on armed insurrection is approved and a 7 man Political Bureau of the CC headed by Lenin and Stalin is setup to direct the uprising
October Revolution
Lenin and Stalin attend a meeting of the Party Central Committee where Lenins resolution on armed insurrection is approved and a 7 man Political Bureau of the CC headed by Lenin and Stalin is setup to direct the uprising
October Revolution
On October 10, 1917 (Julian calendar), he and Lev Kamenev were the only two Central Committee members to vote against an armed revolt
Chairman of National Government
Becomes chairman of the Nationalist Government following the successful Northern Expedition.
Northern Expedition Victory Review
Reviews Nationalist troops in Nanjing during celebrations marking the successful completion of the Northern Expedition.
Long March Departure
Leaves the Jiangxi base with the Red Army as the Long March begins.
Sanctions
Britain supports League sanctions against Italy.
Sanctions
The League of Nations votes by 50 nations to 1 to impose sanctions against Italy
Sanctions
France joins League sanctions while seeking compromise with Italy.
Second Republic Overthrown
Kondylis removes the republican government and prepares restoration of the monarchy.
Treaty of Munich
Hitler's government completed occupation of the Sudeten territories according to the Munich timetable.
Treaty of Munich
Keitel oversaw military arrangements as German occupation of the designated Sudeten zones was completed.
Treaty of Munich
Syrovy's government completed evacuation of the territories assigned to German occupation under the agreement.
Capture of Estonia
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Capture of Latvia
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Capture of Lithuania
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Huntsman Captured during Commerce Raid
Graf Spee captures the British merchant Huntsman and uses the larger ship as a temporary prisoner vessel.
Operation Fall Gelb
Britain refuses Hitler's offer of peace
Rule of Vilna
Vilna is restored to Lithuania while Russia gets sea & air bases
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Treaty of Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Treaty of Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Constitution of 1940
Becomes constitutional president under the 1940 constitution.
Execution
Orders, "..just retribution that must be meted out to the subhuman species of Jewry"
Massacre
Orders the 6th Army to create a command structure for atrocities in the Ukraine
Sixth Army
Orders the 6th Army to create a command structure for atrocities in the Ukraine
Double Tenth Agreement
Participates in negotiations culminating in the Double Tenth Agreement between Communist and Nationalist representatives.
Double Tenth Agreement
The Nationalists and Communists conclude the Double Tenth Agreement after negotiations between Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong in Chongqing.
Eighth Kuomintang National Congress
The Eighth Kuomintang National Congress retains Chiang as Director-General, reinforcing his control of the ruling party during Taiwan’s early Cold War period.
Fatah
Creation of Fatah
Independence of Cuba
Cuba celebrates October 10th as the first declaration of independence after the day Castro and his army enter Havana, January 1, 1959, as "the triumph of the revolution"
Shadow Cabinet
Healey begins a period as a Labour front-bench shadow secretary of state.
Shadow Cabinet Appointment
Healey enters Labour’s Shadow Cabinet and works on foreign affairs.
Labour Party Conference
Addresses the Labour Party conference while serving as National Executive Committee chairman.
A Congressional resolution affirms the rights of western nations in Berlin
A Congressional resolution affirms the rights of western nations in Berlin
Declaration of War
Heavy fighting develops along the eastern frontier as the border dispute escalates toward full-scale war.
Government
A Congressional resolution affirms the rights of western nations in Berlin
Press
Publishes an article in Der Spiegel questioning the West German Defence policy. Publishes a Der Spiegel article questioning West German Defence policy
Scandal
Der Spiegel publishes an article critical of West Germany's defence policy
Limited Test Ban Treaty Enters into Force
The Limited Test Ban Treaty enters into force after ratification by the three original parties.
Resignation of Maurice Harold MacMillan
Resigns as Prime Minister during the Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool
Election
The Conservatives win 43.4% of votes cast & 304 MPs
Outer Space Treaty Enters Force
The Outer Space Treaty enters into force, creating binding restrictions on nuclear weapons in outer space.
Arthur Album
The Kinks release Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire.
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is released
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is released
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
The Merchant of Four Seasons
Directs The Merchant of Four Seasons.
CREEP (Committee to Re-elect the President)
The FBI reported that the break-in at the Watergate was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the officials and heads of the Nixon reelection campaign.
Paris Negotiations
Negotiates with Henry Kissinger on a draft peace settlement
Political Spying and Sabotage
Bernstein and Woodward report that FBI evidence links Watergate to a broader campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted for Nixon's reelection effort.
Political Spying and Sabotage
Woodward and Bernstein report that FBI evidence links Watergate to a wider campaign of political spying and sabotage directed against Democratic candidates.
Watergate
FBI agents establish that the Watergate break-in stems from a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted on behalf of the Nixon reelection effort, The Post reports.
Watergate Burglars
FBI agents establish that the Watergate break-in stems from a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted on behalf of the Nixon reelection effort, The Post reports
Watergate Burglars
FBI agents establish that the Watergate break-in stems from a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted on behalf of the Nixon reelection effort, The Post reports.
Watergate Burglars
FBI agents establish that the Watergate break-in stems from a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted on behalf of the Nixon reelection effort, The Post reports.
Watergate Campaign Link
FBI findings link the Watergate break-in to a broader campaign of political spying and sabotage conducted on behalf of Nixon's reelection effort.
Watergate Campaign Link
The FBI reported that the break-in at the Watergate was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the officials and heads of the Nixon re-election campaign
Watergate Campaign Link
The FBI reported that the break-in at the Watergate was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the officials and heads of the Nixon reelection campaign.
Watergate Campaign Link
The FBI reported that the break-in at the Watergate was part of a massive campaign of political spying and sabotage on behalf of the officials and heads of the Nixon reelection campaign.
Campaign Conduct Testimony
Takes part in another Phase II hearing as the committee examines testimony about campaign conduct, political operations and election-related practices.
Northern Front
Assists Israeli command on the northern front as the counteroffensive develops.
Resignation of Spiro Agnew
Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland
Scandal
Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland
Sinai Front
Is recalled to assist on the southern front after the crisis in Sinai deepens.
Vice President
Appointed Vice President following the resignation of Spiro Agnew
War Planning
Advises on armored operations as Israel reorganizes its response on the Sinai front.
Watergate
Agnew blames Nixon for releasing the accusations of bribes & tax evasion in order to divert attention from the growing Watergate scandal
Watergate
Agnew blames Nixon for releasing the accusations of bribes & tax evasion in order to divert attention from the growing Watergate scandal.
Watergate
Agnew blames Nixon for releasing the accusations of bribes & tax evasion in order to divert attention from the growing Watergate scandal.
Blaby Re-election October 1974
Wins re-election as Conservative Member of Parliament for Blaby at the second general election held in 1974.
Election
Leads the Conservatives in the October election but Labour gains a small majority.
Social Contract
Wins the October election while relying on continued union cooperation.
Arrest of Nur Muhammad Taraki
Officially dies under arrest for trying to assassinate Prime Minister Hafizullah Amin
Assassination of Nur Muhammad Taraki
The Kabul Times announces Tarakis death. Officially dies under arrest for trying to assassinate Prime Minister Hafizullah Amin
Conservative Conference
Rejects calls to change course at Conservative conference.
Conservative Conference
Uses the Brighton conference speech to reject a change of economic course.
Lady Not for Turning
Writes the phrase used in Thatcher's conference speech.
Sixth Party Congress
Gains senior party posts at the Sixth Party Congress.
Speech
Tells Conservative conference that the lady's not for turning.
Demo Given to John Peel
Gives Pulp's demo tape to John Peel at a Sheffield Polytechnic roadshow.
Jerusalem Policy
Al-Khasawneh participates in jerusalem policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Return to Democracy
Siles Zuazo takes office and restores civilian democratic rule.
Venera 15 Radar Mapping
Venera 15 enters Venus orbit and begins high-resolution radar mapping of the planet's northern hemisphere.
Strike
Union fined $200,000 for contempt of court
Discovery of Cruithne
Cruithne is discovered by Duncan Waldron on a photographic plate taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, Australia. Cruithne and Earth appear to "follow" each other in their paths around the Sun, this is why Cruithne is sometimes called "Earths second moon", however, it does not orbit the Earth and is not a moon
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Arrest of Nelson Mandela
de Klerk announces the release of Mandela
Arrest of Nelson Mandela
de Klerk announces the release of Mandela
Arrest of Walter Sisulu
de Klerk announces the release of Sisulu
Voyager 2 Wide-Angle Camera Shutdown
Voyager 2's wide-angle imaging camera is switched off after completion of its planetary photography.
Chief Minister Appointed
Reuben Meade becomes Chief Minister after the 1991 election
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia, 1st term
Sanctions
The United Nations United Nations General Assembly has condemned the embargo as a violation of international law every year since 1992
Sanctions-Cuba
The United Nations United Nations General Assembly has condemned the embargo as a violation of international law every year since 1992
Arrest of Two women convicted of anti-Israeli violence
Israel releases 900 Palestinian prisoners but President Ezer Weissman has held up the pardon of two women arrested for antii violence, contravening a core provision of a pact signed in September
Rule of West Bank
Israel begins a West Bank pullback and freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
Premiership Ends
Kazhegeldin resigns as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Nurlan Balgimbayev becomes Prime Minister
Reform of Government
Pledges to reduce the maximum length of the working week from 39 to 35 hrs by 2000
Debut
Makes internationaal debut for England, in a 21 friendly win over Belgium
General Election
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election - General Election
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Pervez Musharraf: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
Sanctions
The US announces the creation of a task force made up of officials from several US agencies that will pursue more aggressively violators of the US trade embargo against Cuba, with severe penalties
Sanctions
The US announces the creation of a task force made up of officials from several US agencies that will pursue more aggressively violators of the US trade embargo against Cuba, with severe penalties
Still the Same
Releases Still the Same, interpreting classic rock songs from earlier decades.
Appointment as Prime Minister
Kabila appoints Muzito to lead a new governing cabinet.
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Brown appears as a surprise guest at the Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Kidnapping of Prime Minister
Armed men briefly abduct Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel before his release.
Kerch Bridge Explosion Response
Blames Ukraine for the Kerch bridge explosion and launches mass strikes against Ukrainian cities
Missile Campaign
Russia begins large strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Labour Conference Leadership Speech
Starmer argues that Labour is ready to govern and rebuild national infrastructure.
Births on October 10
Birth of John Campbell
Birth of John Campbell
Birth of Constantin Siegwart-Muller
Birth of Constantin Siegwart-Muller
Birth of Isabella II
Isabella II is born in Madrid, daughter of Ferdinand VII and Maria Christina.
Deaths on October 10
Death of Germanicus
Dies at Antioch, provoking suspicion and popular grief.
Death of Henry de Beaumont
Death of Henry Beauchamp, 5th Earl of Warwick
Death of John Campbell
Death of John Campbell
Death of Carol I
Carol I dies after a reign that established Romania's independence and monarchy.
Death of Walter von Reichenau
Orders, "..just retribution that must be meted out to the subhuman species of Jewry"
Death of Nur Muhammad Taraki
The Kabul Times announces Tarakis death. Officially diesunder arrest for trying to assassinate Prime Minister Hafizullah Amin. Death of Nur Taraki, assassinated
Death of Ralph David Richardson
Death of Ralph David Richardson
Death of George Orson Welles
Death of George Orson Welles
Death of Yul Brynner
Death of Yul Brynner
Death of Christopher Reeve
Death of Christopher Reeve
Battles on October 10
Battle of Winceby
Combines with Cromwell & Manchester to check the Governor of Newark
Battle of Winceby
Defeated by Cromwell, Fairfax & Manchester, fails to relieve Bolingbroke Castle
Battle of Winceby
Defeats the Royalists under Sir John Henderson near Newark. Cromwell's cavalry proves very effective
Battle of Maciejowice
Suvorov crushes the Polish rebel army & takes the leader, Kosciuszko, prisoner
Battle of Maciejowice
Crushes the Polish rebel army. Arrests the rebel Polish leader, Kosciuszko, at the Battle of Maciejowice
Battle of Marne, 1st
Defeated by Joffre, Germany is retreats from Paris to the Soissons-Rheims line