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.
October 10
4 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, which prohibits all test detonations of nuclear weapons except for those conducted underground, went into effect.
Wikipedia: Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
U.S. vice president Spiro Agnew resigned after being charged with tax evasion.
Wikipedia: Spiro Agnew
After 20 years of construction, Vidyasagar Setu, the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, opened, joining Kolkata and Howrah.
Wikipedia: Vidyasagar Setu
Eight-year-old Huang Na was abducted and murdered; her body was found three weeks later after a search across Singapore and Malaysia.
Wikipedia: Murder of Huang Na