By signing the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909, Thailand relinquishes its sovereignty over the Malay states of Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu, which become British protectorates. Date: March 10, 1909 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1909 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mahatma Gandhi is arrested in India, tried for sedition, and sentenced to six years in prison, only to be released after nearly two years for an appendicitis operation. Date: March 10, 1922 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1922 📅 On This Day (Today)

The Long Beach earthquake affects the Greater Los Angeles Area, leaving around 108 people dead. Date: March 10, 1933 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1933 📅 On This Day (Today)

Greek Civil War: The Political Committee of National Liberation is established in Greece by the National Liberation Front. Date: March 10, 1944 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1944 📅 On This Day (Today)

World War II: The U.S. Army Air Force firebombs Tokyo, and the resulting conflagration kills more than 100,000 people, mostly civilians. Date: March 10, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)

Mildred Gillars ("Axis Sally") is convicted of treason. Date: March 10, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today)

Fulgencio Batista leads a successful coup in Cuba. Date: March 10, 1952 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1952 📅 On This Day (Today)

Tibetan uprising: Fearing an abduction attempt by China, thousands of Tibetans surround the Dalai Lama's palace to prevent his removal. Date: March 10, 1959 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1959 📅 On This Day (Today)

Military Prime Minister of South Vietnam Nguyễn Cao Kỳ sacks rival General Nguyễn Chánh Thi, precipitating large-scale civil and military dissension in parts of the nation. Date: March 10, 1966 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1966 📅 On This Day (Today)

In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. He later unsuccessfully attempts to recant. Date: March 10, 1969 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 10 📅 Events on this day in 1969 📅 On This Day (Today)