The Titanic setting sail on its ill-fated first voyage and one of the most important peace agreements made in Northern Ireland are but some of the notable events that have taken place in April 10.
A number of dates can be considered historically significant because they have seen some very important events take place. April 10 is among those days, and here are 5 historic moments that happened on that date.
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Titanic sets sail on maiden voyage (1912)
The RMS Titanic set sail from Southhampton, England towards New York City on its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912. Considered then to be the pinnacle of technological advancement and said to be unsinkable, the ship met its tragic fate only days into its maiden voyage when it hit an iceberg.
Emiliano Zapata assassinated (1919)
Emiliano Zapata, a prominent leader in the Mexican revolution movement fighting for agrarian reforms, was assassinated on April 10, 1919.
League of Nations framework takes shape (1919)
On the back of World War I, there was an important step taken towards the establishment of the League of Nations, which was an early form of global governance intended to prevent future wars.
USS Thresher nuclear submarine disaster (1963)
On this day in history, a nuclear submarine named USS Thresher belonging to the United States Navy sank in the Atlantic Ocean. All 129 people on board were killed in what became one of the worst submarine accidents of all time.
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Good Friday Agreement was signed (1998)
There was a very important event that took place on this day, when the Good Friday Agreement was signed, leading to peace in the troubled regions of Northern Ireland.
April 10 in history showcases how maritime exploration, revolutions, and peaceful agreements have made their mark in different times.
