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Historical events & facts — March 10
What happened on March 10?
On March 10, 1959, a popular uprising broke out in Lhasa, capital of Tibet, against Chinese occupation. The Dalai Lama fled to India, where he established the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala. Chinese repression caused thousands of deaths and the destruction of monasteries. March 10 is celebrated as Tibetan Uprising Day by the Tibetan exile community.
On March 10, 1864, bacteriologist Élie Metchnikoff was born in Minsk, then Russia — he who described the phenomenon of phagocytosis — the ability of certain body cells to engulf and destroy bacteria — and shared the 1908 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Paul Ehrlich. Metchnikoff was also a pioneer in the study of intestinal flora and its relationship with longevity.
On March 10, 1629, King Charles I of England dissolved Parliament and began the eleven-year period of personal rule known as the "Eleven Years' Tyranny". The decision, motivated by conflicts over taxation and religion, led to the English Civil War (1642-1651), the king's execution and the establishment of Cromwell's Republic.
Notable birthdays — March 10
Famous people born on March 10
Marcello Malpighi
Marcello Malpighi was an Italian biologist and physician, who is referred to as the "founder of microscopical anatomy, histology and father of physiology and embryology". Malpighi's name is borne by several physiological features related to the biological excretory system, such as the Malpighian corpuscles and Malpighian pyramids of the kidneys and the Malpighian tubule system of insects.
Lillian Wald
Lillian D. Wald was an American nurse, humanitarian, human rights activist and author. An early advocate for nurses in public schools, she started American community nursing and founded the Henry Street Settlement in New York City.
Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce was an American writer, politician, diplomat, and public intellectual. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play The Women, which had an all-female cast. Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism, and war reportage. She served as a U.S. representative from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1943 to 1947, and as U.S.
David Rabe
David William Rabe is an American playwright and screenwriter. He won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1972 and also received Tony Award nominations for Best Play in 1974, 1977 (Streamers) and 1985 (Hurlyburly).
Tom Scholz
Donald Thomas Scholz is an American musician. He is the founder and only constant original member of the rock band Boston. A multi-instrumentalist, Scholz plays guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums and has also performed backing vocals live.
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