On This Day in History January 10, 2023

Historical Events 1430  Catholic Order of the Golden Fleece founded in Bruges in celebration of the prosperous and wealthy domains of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy 1475  Stephen III of Moldavia defeats the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Vaslui 1776  "Common Sense" Pamphlet by Thomas Paine published, advocating American independence 1839  First tea from leaves of indigenous plants of Assam, India arrives in the United Kingdom [date approximate] 1946  UN General Assembly meets for 1st time in London More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Donald Fagen 75th Birthday George Foreman 74th Birthday George Washington Carver 1864 - 1943 Rod Stewart 78th Birthday More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Coco Chanel 1883 - 1971 David Bowie 1947 - 2016 More Famous Deaths January 10: A Day's Pay – The Cost of Sending a Letter Sending letters and parcels used to be a highly expensive and difficult process until on this day the “Penny Post” system began, thanks to an English teacher. Read the Article