In History, Today on April 10

The burial of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place following his death on April 9th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was small, attended by close family members and adhering to health guidelines. The Duke of Edinburgh was interred in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Astronomers released the first-ever image of a black hole, located in the center of the galaxy M87, captured by the Event Horizon Telescope.

A Polish Air Force Tu-154M aircraft crashed near Smolensk, Russia, killing all 96 people on board, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife Maria, and several high-ranking Polish officials.

Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori was sentenced to 25 years in prison for human rights abuses during his presidency. The verdict held him responsible for two massacres and two kidnappings carried out by security forces in the 1990s.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the PROTECT Act, aimed at preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation. The act introduced new criminal penalties and preventive measures.

The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Four same-sex couples were married at midnight in Amsterdam, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights.

The Good Friday Agreement (Belfast Agreement) was signed, marking a major political development in the Northern Ireland peace process.

A U.S. Federal Court finds Pan Am guilty of willful misconduct and responsible for the terrorist bombing of Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988.

Paul McCartney announced the breakup of The Beatles, marking the end of one of the most influential bands in music history.

Warner Bros. premieres 'House of Wax,' the first 3D film with stereophonic sound, directed by André De Toth.

Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler escaped from Auschwitz concentration camp, later providing one of the first detailed reports on the atrocities occurring there.

During World War II, the Axis powers established the Independent State of Croatia from parts of Yugoslavia.

The Great Gatsby, a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published in New York City, becoming one of the most acclaimed works of American literature.

Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata was assassinated by government forces in Chinameca, Morelos.

The RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, heading towards New York City.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded by Henry Bergh in New York City, marking the first humane society in North America.

Archduke Maximilian of Austria accepted the offer from Napoleon III to become Emperor of Mexico, leading to the establishment of the Second Mexican Empire.

The Mount Tambora volcano in Indonesia began its most powerful eruption, leading to the 'Year Without a Summer' in 1816 due to the volcanic winter it caused.

John Hancock's sloop 'Liberty' arrives back in Boston, which becomes a focal point for British customs enforcement, leading to tensions that precede the American Revolution.

Prussian forces under Frederick the Great defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Mollwitz, marking the beginning of the War of the Austrian Succession.

The Statute of Anne, also known as the Copyright Act 1710, becomes law, marking the first time that authors were granted ownership rights over their literary works.

The Charter of the Virginia Company of London was established by King James I of England, granting the company the right to establish colonies in North America.

The Reinheitsgebot, also known as the German Beer Purity Law, was adopted in Bavaria, stipulating that beer could only be made from water, barley, and hops.

The Swiss Confederation, an alliance of several cantons, was formed under the Federal Charter. This marks a significant development in the establishment of Switzerland.

Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, forced Pope Paschal II to issue the Privilegium Constitutum, granting him special privileges over the appointment of church officials in the Holy Roman Empire.

Louis III and Carloman II become joint kings of the Western Franks following the death of their father, Louis the Stammerer.

Pope Leo IV is elected as the 103rd pope of the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Sergius II.