What Happened on July 10, 2023

Historical Events

Geoffrey Chaucer's Time-Off Request

Fourteenth century document by a civil servant asking for time off identified as only known handwriting by Geoffrey Chaucer, the 'Father of English Literature' [1]

  • More than 61,000 people died in European heatwaves in 2022, according to study published in "Nature Medicine", suggesting world not doing enough to counter increasing heatwaves [1]
  • Torrential rains across New England and New York cause historic flooding, especially in Vermont's capital Montpellier affecting two million people, causing one death [1]

Biden Meets King Charles

US President Joe Biden visits the UK, meeting King Charles III at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street [1]


Famous Deaths

  • Marga Minco [Sara Menco], Dutch journalist and writer (Bitter Herb), dies at 103
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights

About July 10, 2023

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Vampire - Olivia Rodrigo
  • UK #1 Song: Sprinter - Central Cee and Dave