December 10th
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
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What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1948 France Universal Declaration on Human Rights
December 10th, 1948 : The United Nations General Assembly meeting in Paris, France adopts the Universal Declaration on Human Rights which took nearly three years in prepare .
December 10th, 1948 : The United Nations General Assembly meeting in Paris, France adopts the Universal Declaration on Human Rights which took nearly three years in prepare .
1981 U.S.A. Start of Aids
December 10th, 1981 : A mysterious epidemic, consisting of two separate diseases, a form of pneumonia and skin cancer, has been found in 180 patients in 15 states since last July. It has claimed around 75 lives so far in the US and up to 92% of the victims are homosexual men. The unknown condition was eventually named as Aids (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) virus not only restricted to homosexuals and 4,000 were infected in the space of two years.
December 10th, 1981 : A mysterious epidemic, consisting of two separate diseases, a form of pneumonia and skin cancer, has been found in 180 patients in 15 states since last July. It has claimed around 75 lives so far in the US and up to 92% of the victims are homosexual men. The unknown condition was eventually named as Aids (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) virus not only restricted to homosexuals and 4,000 were infected in the space of two years.
1901 Sweden Nobel Prizes
December 10th, 1901 : The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The Nobel Prizes are funded by a fund created after the death of Alfred Nobel the Swedish inventor of dynamite and other high explosives. In his will, Nobel directed that the bulk of his vast fortune be placed in a fund in which the interest would be "annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind."
December 10th, 1901 : The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The Nobel Prizes are funded by a fund created after the death of Alfred Nobel the Swedish inventor of dynamite and other high explosives. In his will, Nobel directed that the bulk of his vast fortune be placed in a fund in which the interest would be "annually distributed in the form of prizes to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind."
1904 Russia Czar Nicholas
December 10th, 1904 : Czar Nicholas of Russia addressed Finland’s diet (government) and commented, “I observe, that the public tranquility of Finland has been shaken by resistance to my decrees. The past summer was darkened by the murder of the highest representative of imperial power in Finland.” The Czar went on to assert that his laws united the empire in general and Finland in particular.
December 10th, 1904 : Czar Nicholas of Russia addressed Finland’s diet (government) and commented, “I observe, that the public tranquility of Finland has been shaken by resistance to my decrees. The past summer was darkened by the murder of the highest representative of imperial power in Finland.” The Czar went on to assert that his laws united the empire in general and Finland in particular.
1929 Scotland Robert the Bruce
December 10th, 1929 : Robert the Bruce, a Scottish hero who ruled as king and freedom fighter in Scotland, has had his heart misplaced. This was discovered when Rev. Dr. Christie suggested that Robert the Bruce’s heart should be buried in Israel. A shriveled heart was found, but experts said it wasn't’t the right heart.
December 10th, 1929 : Robert the Bruce, a Scottish hero who ruled as king and freedom fighter in Scotland, has had his heart misplaced. This was discovered when Rev. Dr. Christie suggested that Robert the Bruce’s heart should be buried in Israel. A shriveled heart was found, but experts said it wasn't’t the right heart.
1937 U.S.A. Sharks
December 10th, 1937 : A woman spent six hours in shark infested waters and will not tell anyone what made her go overboard. Miss Offut, a passenger aboard the freighter, Lillian Luckenbach, was discovered to be missing by her roommate. When Miss Offut boarded the ship the captain noticed that she was distraught and anxious. The crew rescued the drowning woman and later took her to hospital.
December 10th, 1937 : A woman spent six hours in shark infested waters and will not tell anyone what made her go overboard. Miss Offut, a passenger aboard the freighter, Lillian Luckenbach, was discovered to be missing by her roommate. When Miss Offut boarded the ship the captain noticed that she was distraught and anxious. The crew rescued the drowning woman and later took her to hospital.
1944 China Joint Communist Control
December 10th, 1944 : Chiand Kai-Shek has given his consent to the communists having a share in China’s government and military. The communist leaders were seeking a coalition to fend off Japan in Northern China.
December 10th, 1944 : Chiand Kai-Shek has given his consent to the communists having a share in China’s government and military. The communist leaders were seeking a coalition to fend off Japan in Northern China.
1951 Hungary Santa Claus
December 10th, 1951 : Santa Claus and angels were banned in Hungary at Christmas this year. Pictures of tractors holding gifts would replace Santa Claus and his elves. It was not entirely clear why communist officials became so provoked at Saint Nick, but it seems that they could use some of his generosity.
December 10th, 1951 : Santa Claus and angels were banned in Hungary at Christmas this year. Pictures of tractors holding gifts would replace Santa Claus and his elves. It was not entirely clear why communist officials became so provoked at Saint Nick, but it seems that they could use some of his generosity.
1958 U.S.A. First US Commercial Jet Flight
December 10th, 1958 : The first domestic passenger jet powered aircraft flight took place in the United States as a National Airlines Boeing 707 flew 111 passengers from New York City to Miami.
December 10th, 1958 : The first domestic passenger jet powered aircraft flight took place in the United States as a National Airlines Boeing 707 flew 111 passengers from New York City to Miami.
1965 U.S.A. The Grateful Dead
December 10th, 1965 : The Grateful Dead with Lead guitarist Jerry Garcia play their first concert, at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.
December 10th, 1965 : The Grateful Dead with Lead guitarist Jerry Garcia play their first concert, at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco.
1966 Germany Fighters Grounded
December 10th, 1966 : Western Germany grounded 700 American-made F-104G Starfighter Planes due to safety concerns. The planes were going to taken out of commission and redesigned after there had been 65 incidents with them.
December 10th, 1966 : Western Germany grounded 700 American-made F-104G Starfighter Planes due to safety concerns. The planes were going to taken out of commission and redesigned after there had been 65 incidents with them.
1967 U.S.A. Otis Redding
December 10th, 1967 : A plane crash in Madison, Wisconsin, kills soul singer Otis Redding and members of the Bar-Kays band the plane crashed into Lake Monona, several miles from the Madison airport.
December 10th, 1967 : A plane crash in Madison, Wisconsin, kills soul singer Otis Redding and members of the Bar-Kays band the plane crashed into Lake Monona, several miles from the Madison airport.
1977 U.S.A. Fraud
December 10th, 1977 : Millionaire and rice seller, Tongsun Park’s fate was being debated by Korea and the United States after he was shown to be guilty of fraud and corruption. It was assumed that Korea and the Americans were close to an accord on the matter and that Park would testify in the U.S. and later be returned unharmed to Korea.
December 10th, 1977 : Millionaire and rice seller, Tongsun Park’s fate was being debated by Korea and the United States after he was shown to be guilty of fraud and corruption. It was assumed that Korea and the Americans were close to an accord on the matter and that Park would testify in the U.S. and later be returned unharmed to Korea.
1979 UK Eddie Kidd
December 10th, 1979 : A British Stuntman Eddie Kidd accomplishes a "death-defying" motorcycle leap crossing an 80ft gap over a 50ft sheer drop above a viaduct at the River Blackwater at Maldon, Essex on a 400cc motorcycle.
December 10th, 1979 : A British Stuntman Eddie Kidd accomplishes a "death-defying" motorcycle leap crossing an 80ft gap over a 50ft sheer drop above a viaduct at the River Blackwater at Maldon, Essex on a 400cc motorcycle.
1979 Japan Dollar Exchange Rate
December 10th, 1979 : Dollar drops 3.7% to close at 231.25 yen in Tokyo, it's largest single day drop in value against the yen
December 10th, 1979 : Dollar drops 3.7% to close at 231.25 yen in Tokyo, it's largest single day drop in value against the yen
1983 Argentina President of Argentina
December 10th, 1983 : Following the collapse of the military junta, Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín who won the democratic elections in October becomes the President of Argentina
December 10th, 1983 : Following the collapse of the military junta, Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín who won the democratic elections in October becomes the President of Argentina
1984 South Africa Desmond Tutu
December 10th, 1984 : South African Bishop Desmond Tutu an opponent of apartheid. and ordained the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
December 10th, 1984 : South African Bishop Desmond Tutu an opponent of apartheid. and ordained the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town receives the Nobel Peace Prize.
1988 Armenia Earthquake
December 10th, 1988 : Rescue workers have estimated up to 45,000 people have died and a further 500,000 are homeless after the devastating earthquake which ripped through Armenia,
December 10th, 1988 : Rescue workers have estimated up to 45,000 people have died and a further 500,000 are homeless after the devastating earthquake which ripped through Armenia,
1989 Turkey Tourist Destination
December 10th, 1989 : Turkey may become a popular tourist destination in the future. Mount Ararat may contain the remnants of Noah’s ark and the Turquoise Coast of Turkey may become a popular resort for travellers as well.
December 10th, 1989 : Turkey may become a popular tourist destination in the future. Mount Ararat may contain the remnants of Noah’s ark and the Turquoise Coast of Turkey may become a popular resort for travellers as well.
1990 UK Hostages Returned
December 10th, 1990 : The first 100 hostages held in the Gulf for four-and-a-half months landed at Heathrow airport today after their release by Saddam Hussein. The Foreign Office expects the other 300 held since Iraq invaded Kuwait in August to be home by the weekend.
December 10th, 1990 : The first 100 hostages held in the Gulf for four-and-a-half months landed at Heathrow airport today after their release by Saddam Hussein. The Foreign Office expects the other 300 held since Iraq invaded Kuwait in August to be home by the weekend.
1996 Kenya Marry Leakey
December 10th, 1996 : Marry Leakey, famous archaeologist and anthropologist, died at age 83. Leakey was widely known for her discovery of fossils in Kenya and Tanzania which she said were evidence of the origin of man.
December 10th, 1996 : Marry Leakey, famous archaeologist and anthropologist, died at age 83. Leakey was widely known for her discovery of fossils in Kenya and Tanzania which she said were evidence of the origin of man.
2001 Brazil VOIP Phones
December 10th, 2001 : Voice Over Internet Protocol may revolutionize the way Brazilians talk on the telephone. In the past Latin America had been used to exorbitant prices for long distance calls. However, a war between two telephone companies – Embratel and Inelig cut long distance bills by 65%, and the Voice Over Protocol will make calls even cheaper.
December 10th, 2001 : Voice Over Internet Protocol may revolutionize the way Brazilians talk on the telephone. In the past Latin America had been used to exorbitant prices for long distance calls. However, a war between two telephone companies – Embratel and Inelig cut long distance bills by 65%, and the Voice Over Protocol will make calls even cheaper.
2002 Sweden Nobel Peace Prize
December 10th, 2002 : The former US President Jimmy Carter is presented with the Nobel Peace Prize for his helping to solve the Middle East crisis in the 1970s using diplomacy.
December 10th, 2002 : The former US President Jimmy Carter is presented with the Nobel Peace Prize for his helping to solve the Middle East crisis in the 1970s using diplomacy.
2006 Lebanon Protests
December 10th, 2006 : One million Lebanese pro Hezbollah and pro Syria supporters gather in downtown Beirut, protesting against the Western backed government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
December 10th, 2006 : One million Lebanese pro Hezbollah and pro Syria supporters gather in downtown Beirut, protesting against the Western backed government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.
