July 10

What happened on July 10 in history

3 events fall on July 10, from 1553 to 1962. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on July 10

  1. 1553

    Lady Jane Grey is proclaimed queen

    Her reign lasts nine days before Mary I takes the throne.

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  2. 1940

    The Battle of Britain begins

    The Luftwaffe opens its campaign against British airfields and shipping.

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  3. 1962

    Telstar relays television

    The satellite carries the first live transatlantic broadcast.

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