What Happened On 10th December 1799 In History

Historical Events for 10th December, 1799

• » France adopts the metre as its official unit of length.

December 10th Holidays in History

• » Flag days in Sweden named Alfred Nobel Day or 'Nobeldagen' (Sweden)
• » Christian feast day:
• » Eulalia of Mérida
• » Karl Barth (Episcopal Church (USA))
• » Thomas Merton (Episcopal Church (USA))
• » Basilica della Santa Casa called Translation of the Holy House of Loreto
• » December 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• » Public holidays in Thailand named Constitution Day (Thailand)
• » Human Rights Day (International observance e.g International)

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