New Delhi, April 10, 2025: Every date in the pages of history has its own story, but the day of April 10 is always remembered for an incident that shook the whole world. On this day, in the year 1912, the Titanic ship set out on its first and last voyage from Southampton port in Britain. It was called an ‘unsinkable ship’, but four days later it sank into the cold depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Apart from this, this day has also witnessed many other historical events, which brought both lessons and inspiration to humanity.

Titanic: A ship that created tragic history

When the Titanic left Southampton for New York on April 10, 1912, it was considered a marvel of engineering. This steamship of the British company White Star Line was considered the most luxurious and safest ship of its time. Its design claimed that even if one part gets filled with water, the rest of the parts will protect it from sinking. But on April 14, after hitting an iceberg, the ship sank in the sea, taking the lives of 1,517 people. This incident is still counted among the biggest maritime tragedies in the world.

In recent years, the Titanic came into the news again when the American company Oceangate started tours to see its wreck. But the death of many tourists in a submarine accident last year refreshed its risky memories. Historian Professor Ajay Mehta says, “Titanic was not just a ship, it was a symbol of human overconfidence, which taught us a lesson about the power of nature.”

Other major events of April 10

Apart from Titanic, this day brought many historical turning points. In 1847, American journalist Joseph Pulitzer was born, who laid the foundation of the Pulitzer Prize for excellence in journalism. In 1875, Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj, which proved to be a milestone in Indian social reform. In 1894, industrialist Ghanshyamdas Birla was born, who made a significant contribution to the industrial development of India.

This day witnessed many changes in the 20th century as well. The first professional golf tournament was held in 1916, and the first synthetic rubber was prepared in 1930. But the year 1972 is remembered for two major events—the earthquake in Iran killed 5,000 people, and more than 150 countries signed an agreement banning biological weapons.

From the pages of modern history

The importance of April 10 did not diminish even in the modern era. In 1982, India successfully launched its multipurpose satellite ‘INSAT-1A’, which opened new avenues in communication and meteorology. At the same time, in 2001, the Netherlands made history by legalizing euthanasia, and a debate on its ethics started all over the world.

Talking about recent years, in 2010, 96 people including Poland’s President Lech Kaczyński died in a plane crash. In 2016, more than 100 people lost their lives due to a fire in Puttingal temple in Kerala. Last year, India was selected for many important bodies of the United Nations, such as the International Narcotics Control Board, in 2024, which reflects the country’s growing global credibility.

What does this day teach?

The history of April 10 shows us a mix of achievements and tragedies. While the story of the Titanic is a warning against technological arrogance, steps like Arya Samaj and INSAT-1A are examples of progress. Social activist Reena Sharma says, “This day reminds us that caution and responsibility are necessary with every step. Be it a ship or social reform, balance is the key to success.” Titanic’s legacy today
Today, the wreck of the Titanic lies in the depths of the Atlantic, but its story lives on through films, books and research. Companies like Oceangate are trying to make it a tourist destination, but recent accidents have raised questions about its safety. Is this history going to teach us a lesson again? This question comes before us every April 10.

Note: This article is based on historical facts. For detailed information on the Titanic or other events, confirm with the relevant sources. What do you learn from these stories of history? Share your opinion with us.