Take a look at what happened on this day, 10 March in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.
Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day.
ON THIS DAY: 10 MARCH
1961 | The 72-hour protest by the Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM) outside Lancaster House in London was called to an end. Protesters marched through the streets to the Dorchester Hotel to deliver a memorandum to Mr. J.F. Barnard, Verwoerd’s secretary.
1933 | The Greater Los Angeles Area was impacted by the Long Beach earthquake, which killed about 108 people.
1966 | Nguyen Cao K, the military prime minister of South Vietnam, dismisses competitor General Nguyen Chánh Thi, sparking widespread civil and military unrest in some regions of the country.
1496 | Christopher Columbus leaves his brother in charge after founding the city of Santo Domingo and returns to Spain.
2019 | All 737 MAX aircraft were grounded globally after the accident of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX.
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BIRTHDAYS
1987 | South African R&B singer, Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso.
1952 | South African politician, Oupa Gqozo.
1952 | Zimbabwean politician and trade unionist, Morgan Tsvangirai died in 2018.
1926 | South African artist, Michael Zondi died in 2008.
1947 | American rock musician, Tom Scholz.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
2013 | Duchess of Halland, British born Swedish Princess, Princess Lilian, 98.
2010 | Canadian actor, Corey Haim, 39.
2022 | English historian and academic, John Elliott, 92.
2005 | Irish-English comedian, actor, and screenwriter, Dave Allen, 69.
2007 | American football player and wrestler, Ernie Ladd, 69.
SPORTS
2010 | David Beckham made an emotional comeback to play at Old Trafford on this day, seven years after departing Manchester United. He was a 63rd-minute substitute for the visitors AC Milan in a Champions League Round of Last 16 second-leg match, on loan from the American side LA Galaxy. 4-0 victory for Manchester United.
ENTERTAINMENT
2021 | Mariah Carey filed a copyright application for the term “Queen Of Christmas” on this day.
AFRICA FACT
Al-Hayek is a traditional Algerian dress that is well-known throughout the country. It is worn with a handcrafted purse and is especially well-known in Algiers’ historic Kasbah neighborhood.
