On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
April 10
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank with all hands lost during deep-diving tests in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Wikipedia: United States Navy
In the midst of business disagreements with his bandmates, Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles.
Wikipedia: Paul McCartney
In the deadliest aviation accident in Swiss history, Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crashed into a hillside near Hochwald, killing 108 people of 145 on board.
Wikipedia: Invicta International Airlines Flight 435
First Nagorno-Karabakh War: Dozens of Armenian civilians were massacred in the village of Maraga by Azerbaijani forces.
Wikipedia: First Nagorno-Karabakh War
Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo announced that he had suspended the constitution and assumed all governance in the country after it was ruled that the government of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama was illegal.
Wikipedia: Josefa Iloilo
Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project released the first image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy M87.
Wikipedia: Event Horizon Telescope