March 10 has been associated with significant events in the history of science, politics, and technology in the world. It is the day when various milestones took place in the past, which later became significant in history. In this regard, here is a fact-checked account of five significant events associated with this day.

Alexander Graham Bell makes first successful telephone call (1876)

On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, made the first successful telephone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson. Graham Bell spoke to Watson and said, “Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.” This event marked a significant milestone in the history of communication.

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Harriet Tubman dies (1913)

American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman died on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York. She escaped slavery and later helped many enslaved people attain freedom through the Underground Railroad in the 19th century.

Dalai Lama flees Tibet during uprising (1959)

A major uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet began in Lhasa on March 10, 1959. In the following days, the spiritual leader of the Tibetans, Tenzin Gyatso, left his home in Tibet and took refuge in India, where he established the government in exile.

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Vietnam War protest at the University of Wisconsin (1967)

On March 10th, 1967, thousands of students assembled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the Vietnam War. The protest, which was related to the opposition to Dow Chemical’s production of napalm, was certainly one of the more popular events in the 1960s and 1970s in terms of campus protests.

First appearance of Mario in a video game (1981)

Mario was first introduced in the popular video game Donkey Kong in 1981 and immediately became a well-known face in the video gaming world.