November 10th
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
Find Out What Happened This Day in History Date and year What Events happened on your Birthday, The Day You Were Born
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1960 England Lady Chatterley's Lover
10th November, 1960: Lady Chatterley's Lover which has been banned in England since it's publication in 1928 and which Penguin fought and won the right in a well publicised trial last month to publish the book in paperback 30 years later. It sold out of 200,000 copies on it's first day. DH Lawrence's sexually explicit novel was published in Italy in 1928 and in Paris the following year but has been banned in the UK till now it became available this morning in paperback for 3s 6d. ( about 17p in todays money )
10th November, 1960: Lady Chatterley's Lover which has been banned in England since it's publication in 1928 and which Penguin fought and won the right in a well publicised trial last month to publish the book in paperback 30 years later. It sold out of 200,000 copies on it's first day. DH Lawrence's sexually explicit novel was published in Italy in 1928 and in Paris the following year but has been banned in the UK till now it became available this morning in paperback for 3s 6d. ( about 17p in todays money )
1923 Holland Former Crown Prince
10th November, 1923: A former crown prince held hostage in Holland had recently escaped. This has caused great fear among the Allied Nations (countries opposed to Germany in World War I). It had seemed that the return of the captured prince was tied to General Erich Ludendorff’s attempt to restore monarchy in Bavaria, a German Province. At the same time, Allied forces were being careful not to jump to conclusions.
10th November, 1923: A former crown prince held hostage in Holland had recently escaped. This has caused great fear among the Allied Nations (countries opposed to Germany in World War I). It had seemed that the return of the captured prince was tied to General Erich Ludendorff’s attempt to restore monarchy in Bavaria, a German Province. At the same time, Allied forces were being careful not to jump to conclusions.
1931 China Japan
10th November, 1931 : The Chinese had denied any claims of war declaration. Word spread the day before that the Chinese had declared war on the Japanese, who had seized a large portion of Northeast China (Manchuria) at the time.
10th November, 1931 : The Chinese had denied any claims of war declaration. Word spread the day before that the Chinese had declared war on the Japanese, who had seized a large portion of Northeast China (Manchuria) at the time.
1938 U.S.A. God Bless America
10th November, 1938 : Kate Smith sings a rendition of Irvin Berlin's 'God Bless America' during a special Armistice Day broadcast which turned the song into an instant hit. What many do not realize is Irvin Berlin gave the royalties of the song to the God Bless America Fund for redistribution to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the USA.
10th November, 1938 : Kate Smith sings a rendition of Irvin Berlin's 'God Bless America' during a special Armistice Day broadcast which turned the song into an instant hit. What many do not realize is Irvin Berlin gave the royalties of the song to the God Bless America Fund for redistribution to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the USA.
1941 U.S.A. Piano Concerto in B Flat
10th November, 1941 : The “Piano Concerto in B Flat” by the Freddy Martin Orchestra hits the top of the Billboard Pop charts. The bandleader’s popularity resulted in him bringing his band to Hollywood and appearing in several films throughout the 1940s, including “Melody Time” and “Stage Door Canteen.”
10th November, 1941 : The “Piano Concerto in B Flat” by the Freddy Martin Orchestra hits the top of the Billboard Pop charts. The bandleader’s popularity resulted in him bringing his band to Hollywood and appearing in several films throughout the 1940s, including “Melody Time” and “Stage Door Canteen.”
1944 World War II Philippines
10th November, 1944 : The struggle for control of the Philippines was predicted at this time to be long and hard. A total of 35,000 Japanese troops had just entered the province of Leyte. Americans were hard at battle in this area as well. Furthermore, the United States was seemingly discouraged that the Japanese were able to quickly replace severe military losses so quickly. However, the American General Douglas Mc Arthur was not ready to give up.
10th November, 1944 : The struggle for control of the Philippines was predicted at this time to be long and hard. A total of 35,000 Japanese troops had just entered the province of Leyte. Americans were hard at battle in this area as well. Furthermore, the United States was seemingly discouraged that the Japanese were able to quickly replace severe military losses so quickly. However, the American General Douglas Mc Arthur was not ready to give up.
1951 U.S.A. Direct Dial Calling Introduced
10th November, 1951 : Direct-dial, coast-to-coast telephone services begin as Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, New Jersey, called his counterpart in Alameda, California
10th November, 1951 : Direct-dial, coast-to-coast telephone services begin as Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, New Jersey, called his counterpart in Alameda, California
1954 Kenya Mau Mau rebels
10th November, 1954: At least 35 so-called “anti-white Mau Mau rebels” had been killed by British security forces within 24 hours. About 25 of these said rebels were shot down along the banks of the Tana River. The news reported this as one of the most successful attacks against anti-white rebels for some time. This was one of the battle incidences that occurred during the time of the Mau Mau Uprising which took place between 1952 and 1954. The British had won over the Mau Mau people. However, the country of Kenya had still received almost everything they had demanded from the British, as a military incentive. Eventually, Kenya was turned into a democracy.
10th November, 1954: At least 35 so-called “anti-white Mau Mau rebels” had been killed by British security forces within 24 hours. About 25 of these said rebels were shot down along the banks of the Tana River. The news reported this as one of the most successful attacks against anti-white rebels for some time. This was one of the battle incidences that occurred during the time of the Mau Mau Uprising which took place between 1952 and 1954. The British had won over the Mau Mau people. However, the country of Kenya had still received almost everything they had demanded from the British, as a military incentive. Eventually, Kenya was turned into a democracy.
1954 U.S.A. Marine Corps War Memorial
10th November, 1954: The Iwo Jima statue is unveiled at the USMC War Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The cast bronze memorial is based on the iconic photo of the raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal and President Dwight D. Eisenhower performs the dedication ceremony .
10th November, 1954: The Iwo Jima statue is unveiled at the USMC War Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The cast bronze memorial is based on the iconic photo of the raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal and President Dwight D. Eisenhower performs the dedication ceremony .
1963 Venezuela Riots
10th November, 1963: Riots started by high school students broke out all over Coro and Valencia, Venezuela. These acts of violence were started in order to disrupt campaigns for upcoming December elections. The youth was allegedly being exploited by the local Communist party, which many of their teachers were a part of. This was one of many student demonstrations that had taken place within two weeks
10th November, 1963: Riots started by high school students broke out all over Coro and Valencia, Venezuela. These acts of violence were started in order to disrupt campaigns for upcoming December elections. The youth was allegedly being exploited by the local Communist party, which many of their teachers were a part of. This was one of many student demonstrations that had taken place within two weeks
1969 U.S.A. Sesame Street
10th November, 1969 : Sesame Street known for its Muppet characters, created by the late Jim Henson makes it's debut on PBS. It is one of the longest-running U.S. television shows in history, and is syndicated worldwide because of it's mix of education and entertainment.
10th November, 1969 : Sesame Street known for its Muppet characters, created by the late Jim Henson makes it's debut on PBS. It is one of the longest-running U.S. television shows in history, and is syndicated worldwide because of it's mix of education and entertainment.
1973 USA Slaughterhouse Five
10th November, : Newspapers in North Dakota report that over 35 copies of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse Five” are burned. Many residents felt that the book was too pessimistic and it was not appropriate for school-aged children.
10th November, : Newspapers in North Dakota report that over 35 copies of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse Five” are burned. Many residents felt that the book was too pessimistic and it was not appropriate for school-aged children.
1973 Middle East Middle East Peace Document
10th November, 1973: Israel declared not ready to Sign Middle East Peace Document . This treaty, which included a six-point plan, would require further discussion on the part of the Israelis before a decision would be made.
The six-point plan of this Middle East peace treaty included the following aspects:
Suez Canal cease-fire, UN-initiated separations of forces and Israeli withdrawal, food and other supplies sent to Suez daily/wound citizens evacuated, no obstacle shall stop movement of non-military supplies to the Egyptian 3rd Army, Israel checkpoints replaced by UN checkpoints, and complete exchange of all prisoners.
10th November, 1973: Israel declared not ready to Sign Middle East Peace Document . This treaty, which included a six-point plan, would require further discussion on the part of the Israelis before a decision would be made.
The six-point plan of this Middle East peace treaty included the following aspects:
Suez Canal cease-fire, UN-initiated separations of forces and Israeli withdrawal, food and other supplies sent to Suez daily/wound citizens evacuated, no obstacle shall stop movement of non-military supplies to the Egyptian 3rd Army, Israel checkpoints replaced by UN checkpoints, and complete exchange of all prisoners.
1975 U.S.A. Edmund Fitzgerald
10th November, 1975 : The Edmund Fitzgerald carrying Iron Ore sinks in Lake Superior in storm with winds up to 75 miles an hour, all 23 crew members are feared lost.
10th November, 1975 : The Edmund Fitzgerald carrying Iron Ore sinks in Lake Superior in storm with winds up to 75 miles an hour, all 23 crew members are feared lost.
1982 Soviet Union Leonid Brezhnev
10th November, 1982: Leonid Brezhnev the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union dies of a heart attack while in office.
10th November, 1982: Leonid Brezhnev the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union dies of a heart attack while in office.
1985 Philippines Ferdinand Marcos
10th November, 1985: News spread fast regarding the kidney transplants received by Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos. Two Filipino doctors confirmed that this surgery was performed by two American doctors.
10th November, 1985: News spread fast regarding the kidney transplants received by Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos. Two Filipino doctors confirmed that this surgery was performed by two American doctors.
1995 Nigeria Ken Saro-Wiwa
10th November, 1995: The writer and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, was executed in Nigeria today despite worldwide pleas for clemency. Nigeria's military rulers ordered the execution of Mr Saro-Wiwa and eight other dissidents after being found guilty of involvement in four murders. Mr Saro-Wiwa and the others have insisted they were framed because of their opposition to the oil industry in the Niger-Delta region of southern Nigeria.
10th November, 1995: The writer and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, was executed in Nigeria today despite worldwide pleas for clemency. Nigeria's military rulers ordered the execution of Mr Saro-Wiwa and eight other dissidents after being found guilty of involvement in four murders. Mr Saro-Wiwa and the others have insisted they were framed because of their opposition to the oil industry in the Niger-Delta region of southern Nigeria.
1995 Italy American Forces Network
10th November, 1995: Radio listeners in Naples, Italy struggled to hear the American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasts. Even monks at the nearby Mount Camaldoli sat closer together to listen more intently. The reason for the AFN broadcast trouble is that the station was working on its transmitters. The problem was expected to be resolved by the beginning of December.
10th November, 1995: Radio listeners in Naples, Italy struggled to hear the American Forces Network (AFN) broadcasts. Even monks at the nearby Mount Camaldoli sat closer together to listen more intently. The reason for the AFN broadcast trouble is that the station was working on its transmitters. The problem was expected to be resolved by the beginning of December.
1997 U.S.A. Louise Woodward
10th November, 1997: British au pair Louise Woodward has been freed from jail in the United States after her conviction for murdering a baby was reduced to manslaughter after Judge Zobel said he believed her actions were characterized not by malice but by confusion, inexperience and frustration.
10th November, 1997: British au pair Louise Woodward has been freed from jail in the United States after her conviction for murdering a baby was reduced to manslaughter after Judge Zobel said he believed her actions were characterized not by malice but by confusion, inexperience and frustration.
1997 U.S.A. MCI / Worldcom
10th November, 1997: WorldCom and MCI Communications announce the largest merger in history at that point in time with a merger worth $37 billion .
10th November, 1997: WorldCom and MCI Communications announce the largest merger in history at that point in time with a merger worth $37 billion .
2001 U.S.A. United Nations
10th November, 2001: President George W. Bush addresses the United Nations to ask for the international community’s help in combating terrorism around the world. He also pledged to take the fight against terrorism to any place where terrorists were harbored.
10th November, 2001: President George W. Bush addresses the United Nations to ask for the international community’s help in combating terrorism around the world. He also pledged to take the fight against terrorism to any place where terrorists were harbored.
2002 Iraq Saddam Hussein
10th November, 2002: The U.S. President Bush and corresponding administration meant serious business at this time. They were going to do whatever it takes to make sure that Saddam Hussein followed through on the worldwide promise to disarm. UN Security Council members made demands on Hussein to destroy weapons of mass destruction or he would suffer serious consequences. Top governmental officials were keeping a close eye on Saddam Hussein.
10th November, 2002: The U.S. President Bush and corresponding administration meant serious business at this time. They were going to do whatever it takes to make sure that Saddam Hussein followed through on the worldwide promise to disarm. UN Security Council members made demands on Hussein to destroy weapons of mass destruction or he would suffer serious consequences. Top governmental officials were keeping a close eye on Saddam Hussein.
2002 U.S.A. Tornadoes
10th November, 2002: A series of Tornadoes stretching from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, with Tennessee and Alabama the hardest hit on Veterans Day kills 36
10th November, 2002: A series of Tornadoes stretching from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, with Tennessee and Alabama the hardest hit on Veterans Day kills 36
