January 10

    What happened on January 10 in history

    4 events fall on January 10, from 1863 to 1946. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on January 10

    1. 1863

      The world's first underground railway carries passengers

      London's Metropolitan line begins public service the day after its opening run.

      Read about Opening of the Metropolitan Railway, World's First UndergroundPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1901

      The Spindletop gusher blows

      Oil erupts over a Texas derrick and the American petroleum century begins.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1920

      The League of Nations comes into being

      The Treaty of Versailles takes effect and the first international peace body is born.

      Read about Ford Model T Assembly Line, DearbornPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1946

      The UN General Assembly first meets

      Fifty-one nations convene in Westminster's Methodist Central Hall.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

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