What Happened on January 10, 2024

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie bows out of the US Presidential race

Sports History

Kawhi Leonard signs a $153 million extension with the Los Angeles Clippers over the next three years

State of emergency declared in Papa New Guinea after 16 people die in violent riots and looting during a police strike [1]

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

UK PM Rishi Sunak says he will overturn and compensate hundreds of postmasters prosecuted due to faulty Horizon IT system publicized in "Mr Bates vs The Post Office" [1]

US Secretary of the Navy announces that a future destroyer will be named in honor of Charles J. French, known as 'the Human Tugboat' for heroic actions in the South Pacific in 1942 [1]

Events in 2024

Famous Deaths

Bud Harrelson, American baseball shortstop (MLB All-Star 1970, 71; World Series 1969; Gold Glove 1971 New York Mets) and manager (NY Mets 1990, 91), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 79
Tisa Farrow, American actress (Zombie; Fingers; Grim Reaper), dies at 72

Died in 2024 2024 Highlights