April 10, 2016: A Look Back
April 10, 2016, was a Sunday. It was the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years).
Here are some notable events that occurred on this day:
World Events:
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2016: The Panama Papers, a massive leak of financial documents, were published, revealing offshore financial dealings of high-profile individuals and organizations.
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2016: The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. was officially opened to the public.
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2016: The United Kingdom held a referendum on whether to leave the European Union, with the outcome of the vote announced on June 23, 2016.
Other Notable Events:
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1912: The Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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1941: The first commercial jet flight took place in the United States.
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1970: Paul McCartney released his first solo album, "McCartney."
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2010: The eruption of Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland caused widespread disruption to air travel in Europe.
Holidays and Observances:
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National Siblings Day in the United States.
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World Health Day.
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National Alcohol Awareness Month in the United States.
This date holds significance for various events in history, ranging from major global events to cultural milestones.
