On this day in history
April 10
American
1866The ASPCA is founded in New York, the first animal welfare organization in America.
The ASPCA is founded in New York, the first animal welfare organization in America.
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World
1815Mount Tambora in Indonesia begins the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history, a blast that will cause t…
Mount Tambora in Indonesia begins the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history, a blast that will cause the Year Without a Summer.
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1998The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Belfast, largely ending thirty years of violence in Northern Ireland.
The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Belfast, largely ending thirty years of violence in Northern Ireland.
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1912The Titanic departs Southampton on her maiden voyage.
The Titanic departs Southampton on her maiden voyage.
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2019Astronomers release the first ever image of a black hole.
Astronomers release the first ever image of a black hole.
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