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Historical events on September 10

SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
Pope John Paul II consecrated the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest churches in the world, in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
Pope John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 16 October 1978 until his death in 2005. (Image Credits)
SEPTEMBER 10, 1845
John Doubleday completed a "masterly" restoration of the Portland Vase (pictured), which had been smashed into hundreds of pieces seven months prior.
John Doubleday was a British craftsperson, restorer, and dealer in antiquities who was employed by the British Museum for the last 20 Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Members of the Atlanta Police Department conduct a raid on a gay bar, with patrons later alleging that their constitutional rights had been violated and the city agreeing to pay over $1 million in settlements.
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is a law enforcement agency in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
SEPTEMBER 10, 1779
American Revolutionary War: Captain William Pickles of the Continental Navy boarded and captured the British sloop HMS West Florida at the Battle of Lake Pontchartrain.
The American Revolutionary War, also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was the armed conflict that comprised the Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1509
The "Minor Judgement Day" earthquake struck in the Sea of Marmara, devastating much of Constantinople and killing more than 1,000 people.
The 1509 Constantinople earthquake or historically Kıyamet-i Sugra occurred in the Sea of Marmara on 10 September 1509 at about 22:00. The Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1983
Typhoon Ellen dissipated after destroying hundreds of homes across Hong Kong and the Philippines.
Typhoon Ellen, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Herming, was considered the worst typhoon to hit China since 1979. Typhoon Ellen Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1974
After centuries of Portuguese rule, the country of Guinea-Bissau was formally recognized as independent.
Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1547
Anglo-Scottish Wars: English forces defeated the Scots at the Battle of Pinkie near Musselburgh, Lothian, Scotland.
The Anglo-Scottish Wars comprise the various battles which continued to be fought between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1724
Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, a chorale cantata based on a passion hymn by Johann Rist.
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1961
At the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, German driver Wolfgang von Trips's car collided with another, causing it to become airborne and crash into a side barrier, killing him and 15 spectators.
The 1961 Italian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 10 September 1961 at Monza. It was race 7 Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 2000
British forces freed soldiers and civilians who had been held captive by the militant group the West Side Boys, contributing to the end of the Sierra Leone Civil War.
Operation Barras was a British Army operation that took place in Sierra Leone on 10 September 2000, during the late stages of Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1960
Running barefoot in the marathon event at the Rome Olympics, Abebe Bikila became the first athlete from sub-Saharan Africa to win an Olympic gold medal.
The men's marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy, was held on Saturday September 10, 1960. There were 69 participants Read More
SEPTEMBER 10, 1946
While riding a train to Darjeeling, India, Sister Teresa Bojaxhiu, later Mother Teresa (pictured), experienced what she later described as the "call within the call", directing her to "leave the convent and help the poor while living among them".
Darjeeling is a city in the northernmost region of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it has Read More

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