Historical events for
Wednesday, 10 January 2024

• 1747

  🎂Birth

  Abraham-Louis Breguet

  ⌖ Suíça

  Abraham-Louis Breguet, inventor of the tourbillon and pioneer of many advances in watchmaking, founder of Breguet.

  † 17/9/1823

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• 1915

  🎂Birth

  Hans Wildorf

  ⌖ Alemanha

  Hans Wildorf, founder of Rolex, responsible for fundamental innovations in watchmaking.

  † 6/7/1960

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• 1962

  🎂Birth

  Emiliano García-Page

  President of Castilla-La Mancha, García-Page (b. 1962) is the critical and moderate voice within the PSOE. A defender of national unity and often at odds with Pedro Sánchez's alliances with independence parties, he represents the most traditional and territorial wing of Spanish socialism.

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• 1963

  🎂Birth

  Taro Kono

  Educated at Georgetown University, Taro Kono (b. 1963) is Japan’s major digital modernizer and administrative reformer. With a direct style and massive social media presence, he became noted for his fight against analog bureaucracy and traditional stamps, making him one of the most popular figures among younger generations.

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• 1975

  🎂Birth

  Boss AC

  Ângelo César, Boss AC (b. 1975), is one of the great pioneers of hip-hop in Portugal. With a solid career crossing rap with soul and funk influences, he is an essential reference of national urban culture.

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• 1863

  🚇History

  Opening of the London Underground

  ⌖ Reino Unido

  Opening of the first London Underground line, which includes several stations along the Metropolitan line between Paddington and Farringdon.

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