On This Day for 1/10 - Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense is published, the first United Nations General Assembly meets in London, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day January 10 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Born This Day [Oval Form (Trezion), bronze sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, 1961?63; at the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden, University of California, Los Angeles.]( [Dame Barbara Hepworth]( [Dame Barbara Hepworth]( whose lyrical forms made her one of the most influential sculptors of the mid-20th century and whose abstract [sculptures]( were among the earliest produced in [England]( was born this day in 1903. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [title page of Common Sense]( 1776: Common Sense published On this day in 1776, [Thomas Paine]( published Common Sense, a 50-page pamphlet that sold more than 500,000 copies within a few months and called for a war of independence that would become the [American Revolution](. Explore more key moments in history for just $39.95 [Learn more >>]( [Sign up now]( for our monthly newsletter, showcasing articles hand-picked by our editors! More Events On This Day 2016: British singer, songwriter, and actor [David Bowie]( transformed himself from a traditional pop crooner into a trendsetting international superstar best known for his metamorphic personae (on-stage and offstage), abrupt shifts in musical genres, and status as a fashion icon—died in New York. 1984: The [United States]( and the [Vatican]( established diplomatic relations after a 117-year break. 1971: [PBS]( Theatre (later called Masterpiece) debuted on [PBS]( the first series aired was The First Churchills. 1949: American boxer [George Foreman]( was born in Marshall, Texas. 1946: [the Moon]( signals bouncing off the [Moon]( were detected for the first time. 1946: [first session of the UN General Assembly]( first [United Nations]( [General Assembly]( met in London. 1925: American jazz drummer and percussionist [Max Roach]( was born. 1920: The [League of Nations]( was established in Geneva. 1901: [flag of Texas]( first major oil field in [Texas]( was discovered, near [Beaumont](. 1861: seceded from the Union and in February 1861 joined the Confederacy. A Great Gift Idea from The Britannica Store [1768 Encyclopaedia Britannica Replica Set]( The handsome three-volume reproduction is so beautifully executed that it's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages. A must-have for collectors of history or vintage books, the set lends an unmistakable air of prestige to any home or office. [Get yours today]( Our Best-Selling Software! the world's most trusted and authoritative information for [only $39.95](. Britannica on Facebook a fan]( on Facebook and get updated Britannica content in your news feed! Britannica on Twitter @Britannica]( and enjoy daily tweets relating to the news stories of the day! [Home]( [Advocacy for Animals]( [Newsletters]( [Feedback]( [Help]( Please note that if you do not open or click on any On This Day email during any consecutive 14-day period, we reserve the right to remove your address from the active mailing list. This policy does not apply to RSS feeds. Share: Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. This message has been sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe [click here](. To unsubscribe by postal mail, send your request to: Encyclopaedia Britannica 325 N. LaSalle St. - Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 US ATTN: Customer Service - On This Day © 2018 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. [Privacy Policy]( — [Help](