On March 10, history records 35 notable events, 168 famous births and 81 deaths, spanning the years 298 to 1830.
Events on this day include: Roman Emperor Maximian concludes his campaign in North Africa against the Berbers, and makes a triumphal entry into Carthage. (298); The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor and establishes the capital in Bian, present-day Kaifeng. (947).
Notable people born on March 10 include Qian Liu (852), Vasily II of Moscow (1415), Oliviero Carafa (1430).
Notable figures who died on this day include Pope Simplicius (483), Li Renfu (933), Liu Zhiyuan (948).
Events on 10 March 35
See all →Roman Emperor Maximian concludes his campaign in North Africa against the Berbers, and makes a triumphal entry into Carthage.
The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor and establishes the capital in Bian, present-day Kaifeng.
Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol in Gojjam, making him Emperor of Ethiopia.
Charles I of England dissolves Parliament, beginning the eleven-year period known as the Personal Rule.
An agreement between Nader Shah and Russia is signed near Ganja, Azerbaijan and Russian troops are withdrawn from Baku.
French Huguenot Jean Calas, who had been wrongly convicted of killing his son, dies after being tortured by authorities; the event inspired Voltaire to begin a campaign for religious tolerance and legal reform.
Louisiana Purchase: In St. Louis, Missouri, a formal ceremony is conducted to transfer ownership of the Louisiana Territory from France to the United States.
Crossing of the Andes: A group of royalist scouts are captured during the Action of Juncalito.
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Birthdays on 10 March 168
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Deaths on 10 March 81
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