1814CE
Politics
Napoleon Abdicates the Throne
Following his defeat in the War of the Sixth Coalition, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicates the throne of France and is exiled to Elba.
Daily Chronicle
April 10
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1847CE
Birth
Joseph Pulitzer Born
A Hungarian-American newspaper publisher who established the Pulitzer Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in journalism, literature, and musical composition.
1912CE
Exploration
RMS Titanic Sets Sail
The RMS Titanic departs from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to New York.