On this day in Europe - 10 January
10 January 2026
On this day in 1863, the Metropolitan Railway, the world’s oldest underground railway, opens in London.
On this day in 1933, Communist Marinus van der Lubbe is executed by the Nazis for setting fire to Berlin’s Reichstag.
On this day in 1920, the Treaty of Versailles takes effect, ending WWI.
On this day in 1920, the League of Nations is established in Geneva.
On this day in 1946, the first United Nations General Assembly meets in London.
On this day in 1933, Communist Marinus van der Lubbe is executed by the Nazis for setting fire to Berlin’s Reichstag.
On this day in 1920, the Treaty of Versailles takes effect, ending WWI.
On this day in 1920, the League of Nations is established in Geneva.
On this day in 1946, the first United Nations General Assembly meets in London.