April, 10


April 10 is the 100th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (101th if leap year). It 265 days before the end of the year.

Celebrations

There is no celebration for this day!

Events

First photo of a black hole

(April, 10 2019)
The first-ever photo of a black hole was revealed by the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration. The photo, which was taken using eight telescopes located around the world, shows a glowing ring around the supermassive black hole at the center of the M87 galaxy.

Polish presidential plane crash in Smolensk

(April, 10 2010)
During the landing phase, the Tupolev 154 carrying Polish President Lech Kaczynski crashed at 10 h 41 (local time) at the airport in Smolensk. There will be no survivors. Many military leaders were on board.

The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Northern Ireland

(April, 10 1998)
The agreement was a major political development in the Northern Ireland peace process, bringing an end to the Troubles and establishing power-sharing between unionists and nationalists.

Paul McCartney announces the breakup of the Beatles

(April, 10 1970)
After several years of tension and disagreements, the Beatles officially disbanded, leading to the start of each member's solo careers.

Aggression Nat "King" Cole in concert

(April, 10 1956)
While it gives a representation of the theater scene in Birmingham, Alabama, singer and black American jazz pianist is violently attacked by members of the "White Citizens Council".

The Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage

(April, 10 1912)
The Titanic, a British passenger liner, famously sank on April 15th after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is founded

(April, 10 1866)
The ASPCA is the first animal welfare organization established in North America in New York City and continues to be one of the largest in the world.

Sayings

There is no saying for this day!

Astrology

Sign of the Zodiac: 21th day of the astrological sign of Aries.