January 10

Tuesday 10, 1984:

The United States and the Vatican establish full diplomatic relations.

Sunday 10, 1982:

The lowest ever UK temperature of -27.2°C was recorded at Braemar in Aberdeenshire. This equalled the record set in the same place on February 11, 1895.

Thursday 10, 1946:

First General Assembly of the United Nations opens in London. Fifty-one nations are represented.

Wednesday 10, 1923:

Lithuania seizes and annexes Memel.

Thursday 10, 1901:

The first great Texas gusher, oil discovered at Spindletop in Beaumont, Texas.

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