What Happened on October 10, 2020

Historical Events

  • French Open Women's Tennis: 19-year-old Iga Świątek of Poland wins her country's first singles major title; beats American Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1
  • Italian teenage computer genius Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at 15, beatified by the Catholic Church in Assisi, Italy

Famous Deaths

  • Leon Biriotti, Uruguayan composer and oboist, dies at 90
  • Vasili Kulkov, Russian soccer defensive utility (20 caps Soviet Union, 21 Russia; Spartak Moscow, Benfica), dies from cancer at 54
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights

About October 10, 2020

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Franchise - Travis Scott Featuring Young Thug & M.I.A.
  • UK #1 Song: Mood - 24kGoldn Ft. Iann Dior