January 10
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
January 10 marks the 1776 publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the 1863 opening of the world's first underground railway in London and the first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in 1946. It is also World Hindi Day, observed by India's government and its missions abroad.
January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. 355 days remain in the year (356 in leap years). In 2027, January 10 falls on a Sunday.
- Day of year
- 10
- Days left
- 355 (356 in leap years)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn ♑︎
- Birthstone
- Garnet
- ISO week (2027)
- Week 1
- Weekday (2027)
- Sunday
Holidays and observances on January 10
- Official World Hindi Day (India and Indian missions abroad) — Marks the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur in 1975; observed since 2006.
- Unofficial National Houseplant Appreciation Day (US) — An informal day for caring for and celebrating indoor plants.
- Astronomy Full moon (Wolf Moon) on January 10 in 2020, 2039 (Eastern Time)
Events on January 10 in history
- 1776 – Thomas Paine published Common Sense in Philadelphia, making a popular case for American independence from Britain.
- 1840 – Britain introduced the Uniform Penny Post, allowing a basic letter to be sent anywhere in the country for one penny.
- 1863 – The Metropolitan Railway opened in London as the world's first underground railway, running between Paddington and Farringdon.
- 1870 – John D. Rockefeller and his partners incorporated the Standard Oil Company in Ohio.
- 1901 – The Spindletop gusher erupted near Beaumont, Texas, launching the Texas oil boom.
- 1920 – The League of Nations formally came into being as the Treaty of Versailles took effect.
- 1927 – Fritz Lang's science fiction film Metropolis premiered in Berlin.
- 1946 – The United Nations General Assembly met for the first time, at Methodist Central Hall in London, with 51 member states.
- 2000 – America Online announced a plan to merge with media company Time Warner.
Famous birthdays on January 10
- 1769 – Michel Ney, French marshal under Napoleon
- 1903 – Barbara Hepworth, English modernist sculptor
- 1938 – Donald Knuth, American computer scientist, creator of TeX
- 1940 – K. J. Yesudas, Indian playback and classical singer
- 1945 – Rod Stewart, British rock singer-songwriter
- 1949 – George Foreman, American heavyweight boxing champion
- 1953 – Pat Benatar, American rock singer
- 1974 – Hrithik Roshan, Indian film actor
What day is January 10?
Frequently asked questions
When was Common Sense published?
Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense was published in Philadelphia on January 10, 1776. It argued for American independence from Britain and was first issued anonymously.
What opened in London on January 10, 1863?
The Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, opened to passengers between Paddington and Farringdon. It became the first section of today's London Underground.
What is World Hindi Day?
World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 to promote Hindi internationally. It marks the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur in 1975, and has been observed since 2006.
What day of the week is January 10, 2027?
January 10, 2027 is a Sunday. In 2028 it falls on a Monday.
What zodiac sign is January 10?
People born on January 10 are Capricorns (December 22 – January 19) in Western astrology.