Monday, 10th February 1947 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's World Pulses Day. Explore 41 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. 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 Monday, 10th February in Paris, FR.
On this day in 1962, two significant moments in Cold War history unfolded with contrasting outcomes. Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy arrested by the FBI, was exchanged for Francis Gary Powers, the pilot of the CIA spy plane shot down over Soviet airspace two years earlier. That same year also marked the opening of Roy Lichtenstein's first solo exhibition, which introduced his distinctive artistic approach featuring Ben Day dots, speech balloons, and comic imagery sourcing. The exhibition, which included the painting Look Mickey, would come to define a movement in contemporary art.
Paris, the French capital, stands on the Seine River in north-central France and remains a global centre for culture, diplomacy and commerce. The city has shaped European history through its role in political movements, artistic innovation and international affairs.
On Monday, 10th February 1947, Paris experienced drizzly weather as the moon entered its waxing crescent phase. Those born on this date belonged to the Aquarius zodiac sign, characterised by independent and analytical traits.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 10th February 1947
Meaning emerges through precision, never through volume.
Fortune of the Day
10th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
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 Pig (Fire).
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 in 1947 would be 79 years old today — just 28,910 days into life, which is roughly 693,844 hours, 41,630,646 minutes, or 2,497,838,812 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
- Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta, Mexican economist and politician (died 1994) (1950)
- Mark Spitz, American swimmer (1950)
- Nigel Olsson, English rock drummer and singer-songwriter (1949)
- Louise Arbour, Canadian lawyer and jurist (1947)
- Butch Morris, American cornet player, composer, and conductor (died 2013) (1947)
- Nicholas Owen, English journalist (1947)
- Dick Anderson, American football player (1946)
- Delma S. Arrigoitia, Puerto Rican historian, author, educator and lawyer (died 2023) (1945)
- Glynn Saulters, American basketball player (1945)
- Peter Allen, Australian singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (died 1992) (1944)
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)
- Mike Ilitch, American businessman (born 1929) (2017)
- Fatima Surayya Bajia, Indian-Pakistani author and playwright (born 1930) (2016)
- Naseer Aruri, Palestinian scholar and activist (born 1934) (2015)
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)