November 10
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Adelin of Séez, Áed mac Bricc, Andrew Avellino, Baudolino, Elaeth, Grellan, Justus, Lübeck martyrs, Pope Leo I, Monitor, Theoctiste, Tryphena of Rome, November 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days on November 10 honoring various saints in Western and Eastern traditions.
Cry of Independence Day(Panama)
Panama’s Cry of Independence Day commemorates the start of its independence movement in 1821.
Day of Remembrance of Atatürk(Turkey)
Turkey observes a moment of silence every November 10 in memory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Day of Russian Militsiya(Russia)
A day to honor the Russian militsiya, the historical police force, celebrated annually on November 10.
Heroes Day (Indonesia)orHari Pahlawan
Indonesia’s Heroes Day honors the bravery of national fighters on November 10, marking the Battle of Surabaya in 1945.
Martinisingen(Germany)
A festive lantern procession in parts of Germany on November 10, celebrating St. Martin with songs and community gatherings.
United States Marine Corps birthday(United States)
The United States Marine Corps birthday, observed on November 10, celebrates the founding of the USMC in 1775.
World Keratoconus Day
An annual awareness day on November 10 highlighting keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder affecting corneal shape.
World Science Day for Peace and Development
Established by UNESCO, November 10 celebrates scientific achievements and their role in fostering peace and sustainable development.
Events
Emperor Leo II dies after a reign of ten months. He is succeeded by his father Zeno, who becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
Emperor Leo II of the Byzantine Empire dies after a ten-month reign, and his father Zeno becomes the sole ruler.
Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang.
Li Bian overthrows Emperor Yang Pu to end the Wu State and establishes the Southern Tang dynasty in southern China.
Fourth Crusade: Despite letters from Pope Innocent III forbidding it and threatening excommunication, Catholic crusaders begin a siege of Zara (now Zadar, Croatia).
Catholic crusaders launch an unauthorized siege of the Christian city Zara, defying Pope Innocent III's orders.
Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Majapahit kingdom of Java, taking the throne name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.
Raden Wijaya is crowned as the first monarch of Java's Majapahit Empire, adopting the regal name Kertarajasa Jayawardhana.
Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Władysław III of Poland (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Władysław III of Varna) are defeated by the Turks under Sultan Murad II and Władysław is killed.
At the Battle of Varna, King Władysław III's crusading army suffers a crushing defeat by Sultan Murad II's forces, and the king falls in battle.
Åbo Bloodbath: Fourteen noblemen who opposed Duke Charles are decapitated in the Old Great Square of Turku (Swedish: Åbo) for their involvement in the War against Sigismund.
In the Åbo Bloodbath, fourteen noblemen opposing Duke Charles are executed in Turku's Old Great Square after the War against Sigismund.
Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maratha King kills Afzal Khan, Adilshahi in the battle popularly known as Battle of Pratapgarh.
Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj ambushes and kills Adilshahi general Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgarh, marking a pivotal moment in Maratha expansion.
Third Anglo-Dutch War: As provided in the Treaty of Westminster, Netherlands cedes New Netherland to England.
Under the Treaty of Westminster, the Dutch Republic formally transfers control of New Netherland to England, reshaping colonial North America.
English colonists under the command of James Moore besiege Spanish St. Augustine during Queen Anne's War.
During Queen Anne's War, English forces led by James Moore lay siege to Spanish-held St. Augustine, Florida.
Births
Seventh Imam of Shia Islam revered for his knowledge, piety, and leadership.
Philip I
Prince of Taranto who shaped Angevin politics in southern Italy and the Mediterranean.
Henry Percy
English nobleman and the first Earl of Northumberland who strengthened border defenses during the Hundred Years’ War.
Charles the Bold
Duke of Burgundy known for his ambitious campaigns and efforts to expand his duchy’s power.
Bridget of York
English princess turned nun at Dartford Priory, remembered for her humility and devotion.
Martin Luther
German monk and theologian whose 95 Theses sparked the Protestant Reformation.
Henry V
German duke who ruled Brunswick-Lüneburg and Wolfenbüttel, noted for administrative reform and regional stability.
John III
German nobleman and Duke of Cleves who navigated complex alliances during the Reformation era.
Dorothea of Denmark
Danish princess who became Electress Palatine and a patron of Protestant causes in Germany.
Deaths
Pope Leo I, also known as Leo the Great, served as Bishop of Rome from 440 to 461 and was key in shaping early medieval Christianity.
Leo II
Leo II was a Byzantine emperor who reigned for a short period in 474 at the age of seven.
Adelaide of Paris was queen consort of West Francia and served as regent for her sons after her husband's death.
Zhao Yanshou
Zhao Yanshou was a distinguished Chinese general and governor during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
John Scotus
John Scotus was a medieval bishop who served as the Bishop of Mecklenburg in the 11th century.
Agnes of Burgundy
Agnes of Burgundy was Duchess of Aquitaine and served as regent for her son after her husband's death.
Guðrøðr Óláfsson
Guðrøðr Óláfsson was a Norse-Gaelic ruler who reigned as King of the Isles in the 12th century.
Pope Celestine IV served briefly as head of the Catholic Church in 1241 before his untimely death.
William de Bondington
William de Bondington was a medieval Bishop of Glasgow and Chancellor of Scotland under King Alexander II.