October 10th
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- 1845 U.S. Naval Academy founded in Annapolis, Maryland, becoming a key institution for naval training.
- 1963 Dam burst in Italy results in tragedy, killing 3,000 people.
- 1997 Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, designed by Frank Gehry, opens to the public.
- 2004 Christopher Reeve, known for playing Superman, passes away at 52.
- 1964 Summer Olympics open in Tokyo, marking the first time the games are held in Asia.
