May 10 in history: India's first war for independence, Germany invades Belgium and more

 | Updated: May 10, 2020, 02:07 PM IST

From 1857 mutiny to German invasion in World War II. 

We've covered it all. 

 

1857

India's first war of Independence begins with Sepoy mutiny.

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1869

First transcontinental railroad is completed.

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1871

Treaty of Frankfurt ends Franco-Prussian War. 

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1940

WWII: Germany invades Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

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1975

Sony launches Betamax home videocassette recorder in Japan.

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