April 10 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. If the ancient Mayans were correct, there are 255 days remaining until the end of time.
1407 The lama Deshin Shekpa visits the Ming Dynasty capital at Nanjing. He is awarded with the title Great Treasure Prince of Dharma. Here is Dharma’s great prince, Greg.
1849 Walter Hunt patents the safety pin and sells the rights for $300 (about $9,000 in 2010) a few hours later.
1877 1st human cannonball act is performed in London. The practice is abandoned in favor of using humans as cannon fodder.
1912 RMS Titanic sets sail for her maiden voyage. She didn’t expect to get fucked so soon though. . .
1916 President Woodrow Wilson throws out 1st ball on Opening Day that will see the Senators beat Yankees 2-1
1930 DuPont produces synthetic rubber called Duprene or neoprene. Here is a current application of the product
1947 Jackie Robinson becomes 1st black in major league baseball (Brooklyn Dodgers)
1959 HRH Crown Prince Akihito weds Michiko Shoda, a commoner.
1961 Adolf Eichmann is tried as a war criminal in Israel. I wonder what the verdict might be?
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