User Historical Events on January 10

Julius Caesar

Here are some historical events that happened on January 10:

1. 49 BC: Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon River, leading to the Roman Civil War.

2. 1776: Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense," advocating American independence.

3. 1840: The Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, is issued in the United Kingdom.

4. 1863: The first underground railway service opens in London, England.

5. 1920: The Treaty of Versailles comes into effect, officially ending World War I.

6. 1946: The first General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in London.

7. 1984: The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations after 117 years.

8. 2001: The Wikipedia online encyclopedia is launched.

9. 2005: A probe, Huygens, lands on Saturn's moon Titan, providing valuable data about its atmosphere and surface.

10. 2010: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.

These are just a few notable events that occurred on January 10 throughout history.