Important events on October 10th: memories and birthday greetings!

Important events on October 10th: memories and birthday greetings!

Today, October 10, 2025, we look forward to a day full of historical events and significant anniversaries, as the people of Cologne look forward to the name days of Gereon, Kassius, Florentius and Viktor. But even looking back, there is a lot to report on what happened on that date.

In 2024, big waves swept through the tennis world when Rafael Nadal announced that he would end his career at the end of the season. The Spanish maestro, who lost in his last game on November 19th to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup, left a strong mark on the tennis community and set numerous records. Many fans still fondly remember his impressive time on the courts around the world.

Historical reviews

October 10th has an eventful history: in 2015, more than 150,000 people took to the streets in Berlin to protest against the TTIP free trade agreement with the USA. This demonstration was an impressive show of resistance and shows how important public opinion can be in political discussions.

Another notable event was the Broadway premiere of George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess in 1935, which was performed exclusively by black actors. This was a significant step towards equality and diversity on stage.

Important birthday children

Some prominent personalities are also celebrating their birthdays today. This includes Marco Wanderwitz, a German politician from the CDU, who turns 50 today. The German painter Norbert Bisky, known for his masterful works, also celebrates his 55th birthday on this day. Another name worth mentioning is Philippe Lioret, the French director who, at the age of 70, is joining the ranks of birthday children. Her contributions to art and politics will be remembered.

We also remember the American filmmaker Orson Welles, who died in 1985. Known for masterpieces such as Citizen Kane and The Third Man, Welles changed cinema forever and is revered as one of the greatest directors of all time.

In the footsteps of Rafael Nadal

If you look at Rafael Nadal's career, you are impressed not only by the variety of his successes, but also by the tireless dedication that he put into every appearance. In 2015 he had a mixed season with a record of 61 wins and 20 defeats and finished 5th in the year-end rankings. After starting at the Qatar Open, where he was eliminated in the first round against Michael Berrer, Nadal eventually won several titles, including victory at the German Open, and secured total prize money of almost 3.9 million US dollars.

Nadal reached the quarterfinals at the Australian and French Opens this season, among other things. His performance at the ATP World Tour Finals was particularly impressive, where he prevailed in the group games against greats like Wawrinka and Murray before losing to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals. Despite the challenges he faced this season, his perseverance and fighting spirit remains unforgettable.

While today many people are concerned about what is happening in the world and the development of sport, October 10th remains a day of reflection and remembrance of those who have influenced our world.