What Happened on Apr 10

Apr 10 1803

Napoleon Bonaparte Informs François De Barbé-Marbois That He Will Consider Surrendering The Louisiana Territory To The United States

The failure of his plans for the re-enslaving of the freed population of Haiti led Bonaparte to abandon his plans to rebuild France's New World... Read more

Apr 10 1862 to Apr 11 1862

Battle of Fort Pulaski

The defining events of Fort Pulaski occurred during the American Civil War. In April of 1862, Union troops directed rifled cannon fire at the fort... Read more

Apr 10 1863

First Battle of Franklin

Description: The 1863 engagement at Franklin was a reconnaissance in force by Confederate cavalry leader Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn coupled with an... Read more

Apr 10 1872

First Arbor Day

Nebraskans planted more than one million trees on April 10, 1872, in celebration of the first Arbor Day. The occasion fulfilled the dream of J.... Read more

Apr 10 1911

Camp Fire Girls of America is Founded

In 1910, young girls in Thetford, Vermont, watched their brothers, friends, and schoolmates – all Boy Scouts – practice their parts in the... Read more

Apr 10 1917

Eddystone Ammunition Works Explosion

A total of 133 people were killed in the explosion, mostly women and young girls. On that Monday, April 10th at about 9:55 a.m., “F” Building of... Read more

Apr 10 1925

The Great Gatsby is Published

It seems to me, though, that no American novel comes closer than "Gatsby" to surpassing literary artistry, and none tells us more about ourselves.... Read more

Apr 10 1934

Chicago Blackhawks win Stanley Cup

The 1934 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the Chicago Black Hawks and the Detroit Red Wings. It was the Red Wings' first... Read more

Apr 10 1937 to Jan 3 1949

Lyndon B. Johnson Serves as US Representative for the 10th Congressional District of Texas

In 1937 Johnson successfully contested a special election for Texas's 10th congressional district, which covered Austin and the surrounding hill... Read more

Apr 10 1956

Montreal Canadiens win Stanley Cup

The 1956 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the Montreal Canadiens and the defending champion Detroit Red Wings in the... Read more

Apr 10 1963

Loss of the USS Thresher

In company with SKYLARK (ASR-20), THRESHER put to sea on 10 April 1963 for deep-diving exercises. In addition to her 16 officers and 96 enlisted... Read more

Apr 10 1967

39th Academy Awards

The 39th Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1966, were held on April 10, 1967 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica,... Read more

Apr 10 1968

40th Academy Awards

The 40th Academy Awards honored film achievements of 1967. Originally scheduled for 8 April 1968, the awards were postponed to two days later, 10... Read more

Apr 10 1969 to Apr 13 1969

George Archer wins the 33rd Masters Tournament

George Archer scored a final round even-par 72 for a four-day total 281 to defeat Billy Casper, George Knudson and Tom Weiskopf by one stroke. Read more

Apr 10 1972

44th Academy Awards

The 44th Academy Awards were presented April 10, 1972 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. The ceremonies were presided over by Helen... Read more

Apr 10 1975 to Apr 13 1975

Jack Nicklaus wins the 39th Masters Tournament

in one of the most thrilling Masters ever, Jack Nicklaus fended off challenges from Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller to win a record fifth Green... Read more

Apr 10 1975

Lee Elder Becomes the first African American to play in the Masters Tournament

Some people told me, 'Man, how can you play in the Masters after all this? Why don't you refuse?' But I feel I can do more good being there. As... Read more

Apr 10 1980 to Apr 13 1980

Seve Ballesteros wins the 44th Masters Tournament

The 23-year-old Seve Ballesteros won the first of his two Masters championships in 1980, the second of his eventual five victories in majors. He... Read more

Apr 10 1986 to Apr 13 1986

Jack Nicklaus wins his 6th Masters Tournament

In one of the most memorable Masters ever, Jack Nicklaus scored a final round 65 to win his sixth Green Jacket. It came 23 years after Nicklaus... Read more

Apr 10 1989

The Cult release Sonic Temple

Sonic Temple is the fourth album by The Cult, released in 1989. In addition to being a continuation of the band's hard rock sound that was... Read more

Apr 10 1997

"The Nap" - Season 8 Episode 18 of Seinfeld First Airs

"The Nap" is the 152nd episode of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 18th episode for the 8th season. It aired on April 10, 1997. Larry David... Read more

Apr 10 1997 to Apr 13 1997

Tiger Woods wins his first major at the 61st Masters Tournament

Tiger Woods won his first major championship and Masters Tournament by 12 strokes over Tom Kite. Woods broke the four-day tournament low record... Read more

Apr 10 2001

St. Vincent-St. Mary High School Wins Second Division III State Title in a Row with Sophomore LeBron James

As a freshman, James averaged 18 points per game. He helped the team to a Division III state title by scoring 25 points in the championship game.... Read more

Apr 10 2002

South Park Episode 606 - "Professor Chaos"

Cartman, Kyle and Stan have been thinking long and hard about Butters' job as the replacement friend since dear sweet Kenny kicked the bucket.... Read more

Apr 10 2003 to Apr 13 2003

Mike Weir becomes first Canadian to win a major championship at the 67th Masters

Mike Weir won his first title in a one-hole playoff over Len Mattiace. He was the first Canadian to win any of the four major championships, and he... Read more