On this day in Europe - 10 March
10 March 2026
On this day in 241 BCE, the Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet, ending the First Punic War.
On this day in 418, Jews are banned from holding public office in the Roman Empire.
On this day in 1762, Voltaire starts a campaign for religious tolerance and legal reform after Huguenot Jean Calas is wrongly convicted of killing his son.
On this day in 1906, the Courrières mine disaster in France kills 1099 miners.
On this day in 418, Jews are banned from holding public office in the Roman Empire.
On this day in 1762, Voltaire starts a campaign for religious tolerance and legal reform after Huguenot Jean Calas is wrongly convicted of killing his son.
On this day in 1906, the Courrières mine disaster in France kills 1099 miners.