On This Day for 4/10 - Haiti officially recognizes Vodou as a religion, the Great Gatsby is published, and more

Don't miss an issue of On This Day! Simply add [customerservice@eb.com]( to your address book. On This Day April 10 Discover the Fastest Route to Britannica - [EB.com]( Born This Day [Max von Sydow…]( [Max von Sydow]( Swedish actor [Max von Sydow]( perhaps best known for his dour, brooding characterizations in films directed by [Ingmar Bergman]( and whose film career spanned more than half a century, was born this day in 1929. Who else was born today? Find out with the newest version of [our best-selling software! >>]( On This Day [SA troops guarding a Jewish-owned business in Vienna shortly after the Anschluss.…]( 1938: Anschluss approved in Austria In a controlled plebiscite in [Austria]( this day in 1938, soon after [Adolf Hitler]( invasion of the country, 99.7 percent of Austrians approved the [Anschluss]( (German: “Union”)—the political unification of Austria and [Germany](. 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 2003: [Vodou]( officially recognized [Vodou]( as a religion. 2001: [Netherlands]( Netherlands passed a bill permitting [euthanasia]( the first such national law in the world. 1988: [The multiple-span Seto Great Bridge over the Inland Sea.…]( taking a decade to build, the [Seto Great Bridge]( spanning the [Inland Sea]( in [Japan]( was opened to traffic. 1973: [Pakistan]( adopted its third constitution, shifting the role of [Zulfikar Ali Bhutto]( from president to prime minister. 1972: The development, production, and stockpiling of [biological weapons]( were outlawed by the [Biological Weapons Convention]( signed by more than 150 countries. 1932: Egyptian actor [Omar Sharif]( who was known for his iconic roles in such films as [Lawrence of Arabia]( (1962) and [Doctor Zhivago]( (1965), was born. 1925: [F. Scott Fitzgerald]( author [F. Scott Fitzgerald]( published The Great Gatsby, which became a literary classic. 1925: [Édouard Herriot.]( first government led by French premier [Édouard Herriot]( a [Radical Party]( leader who had been put into office by the left-wing coalition [Cartel des Gauches]( fell. 1912: [The Titanic.]( RMS [Titanic]( embarked on its maiden voyage, which ended in tragedy several days later when the luxury liner struck an iceberg and sank. 1583: [Hugo Grotius, detail of a portrait by Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt; in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.]( Grotius]( the Dutch jurist and scholar whose legal masterpiece, De Jure Belli ac Pacis (1625; On the Law of War and Peace), was one of the first great contributions to modern [international law]( was born. 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]( [Delicious]( Was this message forwarded to you? [Click here]( and we'll start sending you the On This Day newsletters. 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. 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](