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10 October in history.

5 moments from 1760 to 1992: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

British astronomer William Lassell (1799–1880)

1846

Neptune's largest moon is discovered. Neptune's biggest moon, Triton, was spotted for the first time by the English astronomer William Lassell.

Wikipedia: William Lassell

Photo: Unknown author Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 10 October

  1. Black-and-white photo of a Ndyuka man with four women, a girl and a boy.

    1760

    The Ndyuka people win self-rule

    The Ndyuka people of Suriname signed a treaty with the Dutch colonial rulers that let them govern their own land.

    Wikipedia: Ndyuka people

    Photo: Unknown author Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  2. Formal portrait, Emmeline Pankhurst, three-quarter length, seated in chair, facing slightly right with head turned toward camera, wearing high-collared blouse with decorative buttons, bow tie, and necklace.

    1903

    Emmeline Pankhurst starts a movement for the vote

    Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women's Social and Political Union to campaign for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.

    Wikipedia: Emmeline PankhurstWikipedia: Women's Social and Political UnionWikipedia: Women's suffrage in the United Kingdom

    Photo: Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  3. 1964

    The Olympics go live around the world by satellite

    The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympics became the first to be shown live by satellite.

    Wikipedia: 1964 Summer Olympics

  4. this photo was taken at princep ghat ISO: 100, f 10, Shutter: 1/80s

    1992

    India's longest cable-stayed bridge opens

    After 20 years of building, the Vidyasagar Setu bridge opened, linking Kolkata and Howrah. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India.

    Wikipedia: Vidyasagar SetuWikipedia: Cable-stayed bridgeWikipedia: Kolkata

    Photo: Staphylococcus93 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.