November 10: What Happened on This Day in History

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November 10th marks the 314th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 315th in case of leap years). There are 51 days remaining until the end of the year.

Discover what happened on November 10th in history, famous birthdays on November 10th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to November 10.

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What happened on November 10?

Here's what happened on November 10th in history:


  • 2020: Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a comprehensive ceasefire agreement, effectively ending the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. The agreement prompted significant protests in Armenia, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions in the region.
  • 2011: Julius Malema, a controversial leader of the ANC Youth League in South Africa, was suspended for five years from the ruling party, signaling internal political tensions and disciplinary actions.
  • 2010: A tragic terrorist attack targeted Christian neighborhoods in Baghdad, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions and violence in Iraq.
  • 2007: Norman Mailer, renowned American writer and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, passed away. He was celebrated for his groundbreaking works 'The Armies of the Night' and 'The Executioner's Song', which earned him prestigious literary awards.
  • 2004: Iris Chang, the renowned author of 'The Rape of Nanking', was found dead near the Los Gatos freeway. Authorities reported her death was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, marking a tragic end to the life of a significant historical writer and researcher.
  • 2001: Ken Kesey, renowned American novelist and key figure of the 1960s counterculture movement, passed away. Best known for his novels 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Sometimes a Great Notion', Kesey was a pivotal literary and cultural icon.
  • 1999: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was officially founded in Lausanne, Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in the global fight against performance-enhancing drug use in sports. This international independent organization was created to promote, coordinate, and monitor the fight against doping in sports through education, research, and global collaboration among sports organizations, governments, and athletes.
  • 1998: Hal Newhouser, a notable baseball player, was born in 1921. He was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily playing for the Detroit Tigers, and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • 1996: Imam Alimsultanov, a notable Chechen musician and cultural figure, passed away. Born in 1957, he was an important representative of Chechen musical traditions and arts.
  • 1993: Joseph & the Amazing opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 223 performances
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What famous birthdays are on November 10?

On November 10th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton (1925)

    Richard Burton was a legendary Welsh actor renowned for his Shakespearean performances and international film career.

  • Roland Emmerich
    Roland Emmerich (1955)

    Renowned German film director and producer famous for blockbuster disaster and science fiction movies.

  • Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider (1932)

    Roy Scheider was a prominent American actor famous for his iconic roles in 'Jaws' and 'The French Connection', two landmark films of the...

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy (1977)

    Brittany Murphy was a talented American actress known for her versatile roles in comedy and drama films, who tragically died at a young age.

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking (1949)

    Renowned Broadway dancer, choreographer, and actress best known for her work in 'Chicago' and her significant contributions to musical...

  • Josh Peck
    Josh Peck (1986)

    Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, and YouTube personality best known for his role as Josh Nichols on the popular Nickelodeon sitcom...

  • Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan (1968)

    Tracy Morgan is a renowned American comedian and actor, famous for his hilarious performances on Saturday Night Live and his memorable role...

  • Ellen Pompeo
    Ellen Pompeo (1969)

    Renowned American actress best known for her leading role as Meredith Grey in the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, which has made...

  • Russell Means
    Russell Means (1939)

    Prominent Native American activist, actor, and leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM).

  • Neil Gaiman
    Neil Gaiman (1960)

    Neil Gaiman is a critically acclaimed British author known for his groundbreaking fantasy novels and comic book series 'Sandman'.

  • More celebrities born on November 10

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Who died on November 10?

On November 10th the following celebrities died:


  • Kevin Conroy
    Kevin Conroy (2022)

    Legendary voice actor best known for portraying Batman in animated series and video games, defining the character's voice for generations.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance (2006)

    Jack Palance was a renowned American actor famous for his intense performances in Western films and his Oscar-winning role in 'City...

  • Chuck Connors
    Chuck Connors (1992)

    Famous American actor and former professional baseball player best known for his starring role in the TV series 'The Rifleman'.

  • Miriam Makeba
    Miriam Makeba (2008)

    Legendary South African singer and anti-apartheid activist known as 'Mama Africa', who used her music to fight racial oppression and became...

  • Laraine Day
    Laraine Day (2007)

    Prominent Hollywood actress known for her roles in film noir and classic movies during the 1930s and 1940s, including notable performances...

  • Diana Coupland
    Diana Coupland (2006)

    British comedic actress known for her roles in television sitcoms during the mid-20th century.

  • Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1938)

    Founder of the Republic of Turkey and a key figure in modernizing the country.

  • Kuvempu (1994)

    Kuvempu was a renowned Kannada poet, playwright, novelist, and social reformer who significantly influenced modern Kannada literature.

  • Carmen McRae (1994)

    Carmen McRae was a renowned American jazz singer celebrated for her unique vocal interpretation and sophisticated improvisational style,...

  • Norman Mailer (2007)

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for groundbreaking works like 'The Naked and the Dead' and pioneering the New Journalism movement.

  • More famous people died on November 10

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What day of the year is November 10?


November 10th marks the 314th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 315th in case of leap years).

There are 51 days remaining until the end of the year.

November 10th is the 10th day of the month of November.

What day of the week is November 10?

On November 10th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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What zodiac sign is associated with the day November 10?