October 10 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on October 10 (10-10) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on October 10 (20)

  • Abel Tasman (Died: 1659-10-10) — Dutch explorer famed for charting Tasmania and New Zealand for the VOC.
  • Alberto Giacometti (Born: 1901-10-10) — Swiss master of existential sculpture, known for elongated, fragile human figures.
  • Antoine Watteau (Born: 1684-10-10) — Pioneering Rococo master, credited with inventing the genre of fêtes galantes.
  • Bae Suzy (Born: 1994-10-10) — Iconic South Korean singer and actress, known for her captivating presence.
  • Charles Fourier (Died: 1837-10-10) — French utopian socialist philosopher whose ideas inspired intentional communities and modern thought.
  • David Lee Roth (Born: 1954-10-10) — Energetic rock singer, best known for his tenure as the lead vocalist of Van Halen.
  • Édith Piaf (Died: 1963-10-10) — Iconic French singer and lyricist, celebrated for the modern chanson genre.
  • Ed Wood (Born: 1924-10-10) — Cult filmmaker known for low-budget sci-fi, horror, and sexploitation films.
  • Fridtjof Nansen (Born: 1861-10-10) — Norwegian polymath, polar explorer, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
  • Giuseppe Verdi (Born: 1813-10-10) — Master of Italian Opera, whose works fueled the spirit of Italian unification.
  • Guru Dutt (Died: 1964-10-10) — Pioneering Indian filmmaker acclaimed for artistry, melancholic depth, and cinematic vision.
  • Henry Cavendish (Born: 1731-10-10) — Pioneering chemist and physicist known for discovering hydrogen and measuring Earth's density.
  • Husayn ibn Ali (Died: 0680-10-10) — Prominent Alid leader, grandson of Muhammad, and revered figure in Shia Islam.
  • James Trafford (Born: 2002-10-10) — English professional footballer known for his goalkeeping skills, playing for Leeds United.
  • Joan Sutherland (Died: 2010-10-10) — Australian coloratura soprano, famed for reviving the bel canto repertoire.
  • Ken Saro-Wiwa (Born: 1941-10-10) — Ogoni activist who fought environmental destruction and oil exploitation in the Niger Delta.
  • Lali Espósito (Born: 1991-10-10) — Argentine powerhouse in music and acting, known for her vibrant career spanning telenovelas and pop stardom.
  • Orson Welles (Died: 1985-10-10) — Visionary American actor and filmmaker, celebrated for innovative work in film, radio, and theatre.
  • Selim I (Born: 1470-10-10) — Ottoman Sultan who vastly expanded the Empire by conquering the Mamluk Sultanate.
  • Yul Brynner (Died: 1985-10-10) — Iconic Russian-American actor, famed for King Mongkut and his signature style.