Historical Events
- Great Hurricane of 1780 kills 20,000 to 30,000 in the Caribbean, hitting Barbados first. Atlantic's deadliest recorded hurricane.
Famous Birthdays
- John Abercrombie, Scottish physician, born in Aberdeen (d. 1844)
About October 10, 1780
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 243 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
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