Tuesday, 10th February 2026

Welcome to Tuesday, 10th February! It's World Pulses Day. Explore 41 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Tuesday, 10th February.

Tuesday, 10th February 2026 falls under the zodiac sign of Aquarius, whilst the moon is in its waxing crescent phase. The weather conditions on this date are typical for early February in the Northern Hemisphere, with temperatures remaining relatively cool and daylight hours still limited as winter gradually yields to spring.

The date marks several significant moments in history. In 1962, Rudolf Abel, a Soviet intelligence officer arrested by the FBI, was exchanged for Francis Gary Powers, the American pilot whose U2 spy plane had been shot down over Soviet airspace. That same year saw the opening of Roy Lichtenstein’s first solo exhibition in New York, introducing his pioneering use of Ben Day dots and comic imagery that would define his artistic legacy. A century earlier, in 1862, a Union naval flotilla achieved a decisive victory against the Confederate Mosquito Fleet during the Battle of Elizabeth City on the Pasquotank River in North Carolina, a significant engagement that demonstrated Union naval superiority during the American Civil War.

Beyond these military and artistic milestones, the date encompasses numerous other pivotal events spanning centuries of human history. From the surrender of Baghdad to the Mongol forces of Hulegu Khan in 1258 to the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906, which revolutionised naval warfare, the date encompasses transformative moments across warfare, technology and culture.

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10th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on February 10 embody Aquarius innovation with exceptional creative flair. They think ahead, challenge conventions, and pursue their unique paths with conviction. Their airy nature makes them inspiring conversationalists with diverse interests.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths lie in originality, analytical thinking, and humanitarian commitment. However, they can seem emotionally distant or stubborn at times. The tendency to get lost in theory may hinder practical execution.

Love In relationships, these individuals seek intellectual connection and personal freedom. They need partners who respect independence and share visionary ideas. They express deep feelings subtly but with lasting loyalty.

Caree & Finance Careers in technology, science, or nonprofit work suit them well. Their innovative solutions drive professional success, with financial stability following through persistence. They thrive earning through creative projects and forward-thinking ventures.

Health These natives benefit from mental stimulation and social connections for wellbeing. They should combine physical activity with intellectual hobbies. Managing stress through engaging with like-minded people strengthens their physical and emotional balance.

That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.

Chinese year of the Snake (Wood).

Fun Facts About 10th February

Name Days in Your Language: Amber, Amelinda, Colt, Colten, Colton, Duran, Durand, Durante, Kolton, Meredith

Someone born on this day would be just 55 days old today — roughly 1,320 hours, 79,243 minutes, or 4,754,636 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 41. day of the year.

There are 324 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 7 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 10th February

  • Antonio Arena, Italian footballer (2009)
  • Sergio Camello, Spanish footballer (2001)
  • María Carlé, Argentine tennis player (2000)
  • Yara Shahidi, American actress and model (2000)
  • Tiffany Espensen, American actress (1999)
  • Josh Jackson, American basketball player (1997)
  • Lilly King, American swimmer (1997)
  • Chloë Grace Moretz, American actress (1997)
  • Nadia Podoroska, Argentine tennis player (1997)
  • Josh Rosen, American football player (1997)

Lives Remembered on 10th February

  • Jose de Venecia Jr., Filipino politician and journalist, 17th and 21st Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives (born 1936) (2026)
  • Peter Tuiasosopo, American football player and actor (born 1963) (2025)
  • AKA, South African rapper (born 1988) (2023)
  • Olsen Filipaina, New Zealand rugby league player (born 1957) (2022)
  • Larry Flynt, American publisher (born 1942) (2021)
  • Carmen Argenziano, American actor (born 1943) (2019)
  • Jan-Michael Vincent, American actor (born 1944) (2019)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 10th February

  • Christian feast day: Austrebertha
  • Christian feast day: Charalambos
  • Christian feast day: Blessed Eusebia Palomino Yenes
  • Christian feast day: José Sánchez del Río
  • Christian feast day: Scholastica
  • Christian feast day: February 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck (Malta)
  • Fenkil Day(commemoration of the Second Battle of Massawa) (Eritrea)
  • Kurdish Authors Union Day (Iraqi Kurdistan)
  • National Memorial Day of the Exiles and Foibe (Italy)
  • Arabian Leopard Day

What Happened on 10th February?

  • Shootings at a residence and a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, leave nine people dead and 27 injured. (2026)
  • The traditional Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is canceled for the first time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (2021)
  • Texas' worst energy infrastructure failure, the 2021 Texas power crisis, starts. (2021)
  • Nineteen people are killed and 66 injured when a Kowloon Motor Bus double decker on route 872 in Hong Kong overturns. (2018)
  • South Korea decides to stop the operation of the Kaesong joint industrial complex with North Korea in response to the launch of Kwangmyŏngsŏng-4. (2016)
  • Thirty-six people are killed and 39 others are injured in a stampede in Allahabad, India, during the Kumbh Mela festival. (2013)
  • The communications satellites Iridium 33 and Kosmos 2251 collide in orbit, destroying both. (2009)
  • Forty-three people are killed and three are injured when a Fokker 50 crashes near Sharjah International Airport. (2004)
  • France and Belgium break the NATO procedure of silent approval concerning the timing of protective measures for Turkey in case of a possible war with Iraq. (2003)
  • IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats Garry Kasparov in chess for the first time. (1996)