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Today is April 10, the 100th day of 2021. There are 265 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On April 10, 1947, Brooklyn Dodgers President Branch Rickey purchased the contract of Jackie Robinson from the Montreal Royals.
On this date:
In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on its ill-fated maiden voyage.
In 1932, German President Paul Von Hindenburg was re-elected in a runoff, with Adolf Hitler coming in second.
In 1963, the fast-attack nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank during deep-diving tests east of Cape Cod, Mass., in a disaster that claimed 129 lives.
In 1971, a table tennis team from the United States arrived in China at the invitation of the communist government for a goodwill visit that came to be known as “ping-pong diplomacy.”
Horoscope and birthdays for April 10, 2021
Francis Drake
Saturday, April 10, 2021
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): This is a warm, friendly day! This is also an excellent day to buy wardrobe items for yourself. Go crazy!
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Solitude in beautiful surroundings will delight you today because you want to enjoy nature or perhaps a beautiful room or any chance for some peace and quiet. Nice!
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You will enjoy all contacts with friends and groups today because this is an excellent day for people to gather and enjoy each other’s company in person or online. Have fun!
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