April 10
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Fulbert of Chartres, James, Azadanus and Abdicius, Mikael Agricola(Lutheran), Pierre Teilhard de Chardin(Episcopal Church), William of Ockham(Anglicanism), William Law(Anglicanism), April 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Various Christian saints and theological figures are honored in liturgical celebrations across different denominations.
Day of the Builder(Azerbaijan)
A national holiday in Azerbaijan honoring the contributions of construction professionals.
Feast of the Third Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law(Thelema)
A Thelemic celebration marking the third day of Aleister Crowley's reception of the Book of the Law.
Siblings Day(International observance)
An international observance celebrating the bond between siblings and promoting family unity.
Fulbert of Chartres
The feast day honoring Saint Fulbert of Chartres, a prominent medieval bishop and scholar.
James, Azadanus and Abdicius
The feast day commemorating early Christian martyrs James, Azadanus, and Abdicius.
Mikael Agricola(Lutheran)
The feast day honoring Mikael Agricola, the father of written Finnish and Lutheran reformer.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin(Episcopal Church)
The feast day honoring Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French philosopher and Jesuit priest.
William of Ockham(Anglicanism)
The feast day honoring William of Ockham, English Franciscan philosopher known for Occam's Razor.
Events
Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople.
In 428, Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople, sparking a major theological controversy in the early Christian church.
Halley's Comet makes its closest approach to Earth at a distance equal to 0.0342 AU (5.1 million kilometres/3.2 million miles).
In 837, Halley's Comet makes its closest recorded approach to Earth at 0.0342 AU (about 5.1 million km), offering a spectacular sight for early astronomers.
Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama visits the Ming dynasty capital at Nanjing and is awarded the title "Great Treasure Prince of Dharma".
In 1407, Deshin Shekpa, the 5th Karmapa Lama of Tibet, visits Nanjing and is bestowed the title 'Great Treasure Prince of Dharma' by the Ming emperor.
Ludovico Sforza is captured by Swiss troops at Novara and is handed over to the French.
In 1500, Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, is captured by Swiss forces at Novara and handed over to the French, reshaping Italian power dynamics.
The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia is founded after the discovery of huge silver deposits in the area.
In 1545, Villa Imperial de Carlos V (modern-day Potosí) in Bolivia is founded after massive silver deposits are discovered, fueling the Spanish Empire’s wealth.
The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America.
In 1606, King James I grants a royal charter to the Virginia Company of London to establish English settlements in North America.
The Statute of Anne, the first law regulating copyright, comes into force in Great Britain.
On April 10, 1710, the Statute of Anne, the world’s first modern copyright law, comes into force in Great Britain.
Robert Walpole resigns from the British government, commencing the Whig Split which lasts until 1720.
In 1717, Robert Walpole resigns from the British government, triggering the Whig Split and altering party politics.
Bach leads the first performance of his cantata Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66, his first cantata composed for Easter in Leipzig.
In 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach premieres his Easter cantata 'Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen' (BWV 66) in Leipzig, showcasing his liturgical composition skills.
Births
Theodosius II
Eastern Roman Emperor from 408 to 450 AD, known for commissioning the Theodosian Code.
Nizam al-Mulk
Persian scholar and grand vizier of the Seljuk Empire, author of the influential Siyasatnama.
Margaret of York
English princess, firstborn daughter of King Edward IV, who died in infancy.
Philibert II
Duke of Savoy from 1497 to 1504, noted for his alliance with the Habsburgs through marriage.
William I
Count of Nassau-Siegen, founder of the House of Orange-Nassau and father of William the Silent.
James V
King of Scotland from 1513 to 1542, known for his patronage of the arts and struggles with England.
Augustus II
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Augustus the Younger), noted as a patron of learning and culture.
Hugo Grotius
Dutch philosopher, jurist, and founding figure of international law, author of 'On the Law of War and Peace'.
Christian
Danish prince and Prince-Elect of the Holy Roman Empire, second son of King Christian IV of Denmark.
Deaths
Louis the Stammerer
Louis the Stammerer was King of West Francia from 877 until his death in 879.
Landulf I
Landulf I was the Lombard prince who ruled Benevento and Capua in the early 10th century.
Hugh of Arles
Hugh of Arles was King of Italy from 926 to 947 and a powerful noble from Provence.
Notker of Liège
Notker of Liège served as Bishop of Liège from 972 until his death in 1008, renowned for his ecclesiastical reforms and learning.
Eric X
Eric X was King of Sweden from 1208 until his death in 1216, known for securing his throne through military success.
Ahmad Fanakati
Ahmad Fanakati was the chief minister of Kublai Khan’s Yuan dynasty, wielding immense power in the imperial administration.
Elisabeth von Rapperswil
Elisabeth von Rapperswil was a Swiss countess who governed the territories of Rapperswil at the turn of the 14th century.
Maud
Michael Tarchaniota Marullus
Michael Tarchaniota Marullus was a Greek Renaissance humanist scholar and poet whose Latin works revived classical traditions.