Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
March 10 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on March 10 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
6
Holidays
World history 1079 years ago
The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor.
Liu Zhiyuan proclaims himself emperor, founding the Later Han dynasty in northern China.
History
What happened on March 10
12 verified entries Full timeline
- -241War
First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates: The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing the First Punic War to an end.
The Romans destroy the Carthaginian fleet in the Battle of the Aegates, ending the First Punic War.
- 298World history
Roman Emperor Maximian concludes his campaign in North Africa and makes a triumphal entry into Carthage.
Maximian enters Carthage in triumph after successfully concluding his military campaign in North Africa.
- 947World history
The Later Han is founded by Liu Zhiyuan. He declares himself emperor.
Liu Zhiyuan proclaims himself emperor, founding the Later Han dynasty in northern China.
- 1496World history
After establishing the city of Santo Domingo, Christopher Columbus departs for Spain, leaving his brother in command.
Christopher Columbus leaves Santo Domingo for Spain, entrusting his brother to oversee the newly established city.
- 1535World history
Spaniard Fray Tomás de Berlanga, the fourth Bishop of Panama, discovers the Galápagos Islands by chance on his way to Peru.
Spanish Bishop of Panama Fray Tomás de Berlanga discovers the Galápagos Islands when his ship drifts off course while sailing to Peru.
- 1607War
Susenyos I defeats the combined armies of Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol in Gojjam, making him Emperor of Ethiopia.
Susenyos I defeats Yaqob and Abuna Petros II at the Battle of Gol, securing his position as Emperor of Ethiopia.
- 1661European history
French "Sun King" Louis XIV begins his personal rule of France after the death of his premier, the Cardinal Mazarin.
Louis XIV assumes personal control over France following the death of Cardinal Mazarin.
- 1735World history
An agreement between Nader Shah and Russia is signed near Ganja, Azerbaijan and Russian troops are withdrawn from occupied territories.
Nader Shah reaches a treaty with Russia, leading to the withdrawal of Russian forces from occupied lands.
- 1762European history
French Huguenot Jean Calas, who had been wrongly convicted of killing his son, dies after being tortured by authorities; the event inspired Voltaire to begin a campaign for religious tolerance and legal reform.
Jean Calas, wrongly convicted of murdering his son, dies after torture; Voltaire later campaigns for religious tolerance and legal reform.
- 1814War
Emperor Napoleon I is defeated at the Battle of Laon in France.
Napoleon suffers a significant defeat at the Battle of Laon, halting his advance into Russia.
- 1831European history
The French Foreign Legion is created by Louis Philippe, the King of France, from the foreign regiments of the Kingdom of France.
King Louis Philippe establishes the French Foreign Legion, consolidating existing foreign regiments into a new military unit open to non-French volunteers.
- 1970War
Vietnam War: Captain Ernest Medina is charged by the U.S. military with My Lai war crimes.
Captain Ernest Medina is charged with war crimes for his role in the My Lai massacre.
Born today
Famous birthdays on March 10
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 39
Tuukka Rask
Finnish ice hockey player
Tuukka Rask, Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who spent his entire 15-season NHL career with the Boston Bruins and won the Stanley Cup in 2011, turns 38 today.
Born
1987
Turns 39
today
Marcello Malpighi
Italian physician and biologist
1628 – 1694
Val Logsdon Fitch
American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
1923 – 2015
Bob Lanier
American lawyer, banker, and politician, Mayor of Houston
1925 – 2014
Ron Mix
American football player
b. 1938 · 88
Chuck Norris
American actor, producer, and martial artist
1940 – 2026
Paul Haggis
Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter
b. 1953 · 73
Music
The number one songs on March 10
Across the years Full chart history
Also #1 on this day
- 2026"Rein Me In"— Sam Fender and Olivia Dean
- 2025"Not Like Us"— Kendrick Lamar
- 2024"Texas Hold 'Em"— Beyoncé
- 2023"Flowers"— Miley Cyrus
- 2022"We Don't Talk About Bruno"— Carolina Gaitán , Mauro Castillo , Adassa , Rhenzy Feliz , Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
- 2021"Drivers License"— Olivia Rodrigo
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport March 10, 2026
Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat recorded the second-highest scoring game in NBA history with 83 Points.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game, the second-highest total in NBA history.
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🔬 Science March 10, 1977
Astronomers discover the rings of Uranus.
Astronomers confirm the presence of Uranus's rings, expanding our understanding of planetary systems.
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Holidays & observances
6 celebrated today
Harriet Tubman Day (United States of America)
International
Harriet Tubman Day is an American holiday in honor of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, observed on March 10, and in the U
Mario Day (International)
International
Mario is a character created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto
Holocaust Remembrance Day (Bulgaria)
International
A Holocaust memorial day or Holocaust remembrance day is an annual observance to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide of six million Jews and of millions of other Holocaust victims
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (United States)
International
HIV
Székely Freedom Day (Romania)
International
The Székely Freedom Day is a day celebrated by the Székely Hungarian minority of Romania
Tibetan Uprising Day (Tibetan independence movement)
International
Tibetan Uprising Day, observed on March 10, commemorates the 1959 Tibetan uprising which began on March 10, 1959, and the Women's Uprising Day of March 12, 1959, involving thousands of women, against