November 10

    What happened on November 10 in history

    6 events fall on November 10, from 1619 to 1975. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 10

    1. 1619

      Descartes has his dreams

      Three dreams in a stove-heated room set him on his method.

      Read about Mayflower Landing at Plymouth RockPlay the Exploration & revolution round

    2. 1775

      The Marines are founded

      The Continental Congress raises two battalions in Philadelphia.

      Read about Washington Crossing the DelawarePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1871

      Dr Livingstone, I presume

      Stanley finds the missionary at Ujiji on Lake Tanganyika.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1969

      Sesame Street premieres

      The children's programme begins on American public television.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1969

      Sesame Street begins

      The first episode airs on American public television.

      Read about Woodstock Music FestivalPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1975

      The Edmund Fitzgerald sinks

      A freighter is lost with all hands in a Lake Superior storm.

      Play the 20th century round

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