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Astrological View:

An Aries born on April 10 is an ambitious individual who has their own way of doing things and refuses to change their attitudes in order to accommodate others. They have the capacity to see the world around them realistically, without letting that knowledge cause disillusionment.

April 10 natives truly consider their friends and loved ones to be of primary importance in their life. In romance and love, they have a penchant for experimentation. They aren't afraid to get involved with someone who is different from themselves; if it fails, they can see the value of lessons learned.

Children and Family

April 10 people don't rely on family members to give them a sense of identity and value. They make somewhat unconventional parents but are loving and indulgent, perhaps to excess.

Health

A positive mental attitude is necessary for April 10 individuals to create a healthy lifestyle for themselves. They are energetic, active people who generally look on the bright side. Because their dream life is an important factor in their physical and emotional well-being, people born on this date depend on their nightly revels to keep their energies perfectly balanced.

Career and Finances

There is no doubt that April 10 natives like to be noticed for their efforts. They are not happy working alone or behind the scenes, since this offers virtually no chance for validation by colleagues or outsiders. If they set out to make a large amount of money they are likely to succeed in doing it.

Dreams and Goals

April 10 individuals have specific goals and plans. They have more credulity than they admit to, and they possess a considerable belief in the natural goodness of the universe to intervene on their behalf.

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Born on this day:

• 1583 – Hugo Grotius, Dutch philosopher and writer (d. 1645)
• 1651 – Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, German mathematician (d. 1708)
• 1656 – René Lepage de Ste-Claire, lord-founder of the town of Rimouski, in New France (d. 1718)
• 1704 – Benjamin Heath, English classical scholar (d. 1766)
• 1713 – John Whitehurst, English clockmaker and scientist (d. 1788)
• 1735 – Button Gwinnett, Signer of the US Declaration of Independence (d. 1777)
• 1755 – Samuel Hahnemann, German physician (d. 1843)
• 1762 – Giovanni Aldini, Italian physicist (d. 1834)
• 1778 – William Hazlitt, English writer (d. 1830)
• 1794 – Matthew C. Perry, American commodore (d. 1858)
• 1796 – James Bowie, American pioneer and soldier (d. 1836)
• 1827 – Lew Wallace, Union general in the American Civil War and novelist (d. 1905)
• 1829 – William Booth, English founder of the Salvation Army (d. 1912)
• 1837 – Forceythe Willson, American poet (d. 1867)
• 1847 – Joseph Pulitzer, American journalist and publisher (d. 1911)
• 1864 – Eugen d'Albert, German composer (d. 1932)
• 1865 – Jack Miner, Canadian conservationist (d. 1944)
• 1867 – George William Russell, Irish nationalist (d. 1935)
• 1868 – George Arliss, English actor (d. 1946)
• 1880 – Montague Summers, English writer (d. 1948)
• 1880 – Mohammed Nadir Shah, Afghan king (d. 1933)
• 1882 – Frances Perkins, American politician (d. 1965)
• 1887 – Bernardo Houssay, Argentine physiologist, Nobel laureate (d. 1971)
• 1891 – Frank Barson, English footballer (d. 1968)
• 1894 – Shri Ghanshyam Das Birla, Indian industrialist (d. 1983)
• 1897 – Ross Youngs, American baseball player (d. 1927)
• 1903 – Claire Boothe Luce, American activist, (d. 1987)
• 1910 – Paul Sweezy, American economist and editor (d. 2004)
• 1911 – Martin Denny, American musician (d. 2005)
• 1912 – Boris Kidrič, Slovenian resistance leader and Communist politician (d. 1953)
• 1913 – Stefan Heym, German author (d. 2001)
• 1915 – Harry Morgan, American actor
• 1917 – Robert Burns Woodward, American chemist, Nobel laureate (d. 1979)
• 1918 – Lee Bergere, American actor (d. 2007)
• 1921 – Chuck Connors, American actor (d. 1992)
• 1921 – Sheb Wooley, American actor and singer (d. 2003)
• 1923 – Roger Gaillard, Haitian historian and novelist (d. 2000)
• 1924 – Kenneth Noland, American painter (d. 2010)
• 1925 – Linda Goodman, New York Times bestselling American astrologer and poet (d. 1995)
• 1926 – Junior Samples, American southern comedian (d. 1983)
• 1927 – Marshall Warren Nirenberg, American scientist, Nobel laureate (d. 2010)
• 1929 – Mike Hawthorn, English race car driver (d. 1959)
• 1929 – Max von Sydow, Swedish actor
• 1930 – Claude Bolling, French jazz composer and pianist
• 1930 – Norma Candal, Puerto Rican actor and comedian (d. 2006)
• 1930 – Dolores Huerta, American labor activist
• 1930 – Spede Pasanen, Finnish comedian (d. 2001)
• 1932 – Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor
• 1933 – Rokusuke Ei, Japanese lyricist and author
• 1934 – David Halberstam, American journalist and author (d. 2007)
• 1935 – John A. Bennett, American convicted rapist (d. 1961)
• 1936 – John Madden, American football coach and broadcaster
• 1937 – Bella Akhmadulina, Russian poet
• 1938 – Don Meredith, American football player and broadcaster
• 1939 – Claudio Magris, Italian author
• 1940 – Gloria Hunniford, Northern Irish TV and radio presenter
• 1941 – Paul Theroux, American author
• 1942 – Ian Callaghan, English footballer
• 1942 – Nick Auf der Maur, Canadian journalist and politician (d. 1998)
• 1943 – Andrzej Badeński, Polish athlete
• 1946 – David Angell, American television producer (d. 2001)
• 1947 – Bunny Wailer, Jamaican musician
• 1949 – Daniel Mangeas, French sports commentator
• 1950 – Ken Griffey, Sr., American baseball player
• 1950 – Eddie Hazel, American guitarist (P-Funk and The Temptations) (d. 1992)
• 1950 – Akiko Wada, Japanese singer and television performer
• 1951 – David Helvarg, American journalist and environmental activist
• 1951 – Steven Seagal, American actor
• 1952 – Narayan Rane, Indian politician
• 1954 – Peter MacNicol, American actor
• 1955 – Lesley Garrett, British soprano
• 1957 – John M. Ford, American science fiction author and poet (d. 2006)
• 1957 – Steven Gustafson, American musician 10,000 Maniacs
• 1958 – Bob Bell, British engineer
• 1958 – Yefim Bronfman, Russian-born pianist
• 1958 – Kenneth Edmonds, American music producer known by his nickname "Babyface"
• 1959 – Davy Carton, Irish musician (Saw Doctors)
• 1959 – Yvan Loubier, Quebec politician
• 1959 – Brian Setzer, American musician (Stray Cats)
• 1960 – Steve Bisciotti, American owner of the Baltimore Ravens
• 1960 – Katrina Leskanich, American musician
• 1960 – Terry Teagle, American basketball player
• 1961 – Nicky Campbell, Scottish TV & radio presenter
• 1961 – Joe Cole, American roadie (d. 1991)
• 1962 – Steve Tasker, American football player
• 1963 – Warren DeMartini, American musician
• 1963 – Doris Leuthard, member of the Swiss Federal Council
• 1965 – Tim Alexander, American musician
• 1967 – Donald Dufresne, Canadian ice hockey player
• 1967 – David Rovics, American folksinger
• 1968 – Orlando Jones, American actor and comedian
• 1969 – Billy Jayne, American actor
• 1969 – Ekaterini Koffa, Greek sprinter
• 1969 – Mike Mushok, American musician
• 1970 – Enrico Ciccone, Canadian ice hockey player
• 1970 – Leonard Dorin, Canadian boxer
• 1970 – Kenny Lattimore, American singer
• 1970 – Q-Tip, American musician
• 1971 – Al Reyes, Dominican baseball player
• 1971 – Brad William Henke, American actor
• 1972 – Ed Byrne, Irish stand up comedian/voice over artist
• 1973 – Guillaume Canet, French actor and film director
• 1973 – Roberto Carlos, Brazilian footballer
• 1973 – Aidan Moffat, Scottish musician
• 1973 – Christopher Simmons, American designer
• 1974 – Eric Greitens, American former military officer
• 1974 – Petros Passalis, Greek footballer
• 1975 – Chris Carrabba, American singer
• 1976 – Sara Renner, Canadian cross country skier
• 1978 – Sir Christus, Finnish guitarist
• 1979 – Shemekia Copeland, American singer
• 1979 – Rachel Corrie, American activist (d. 2003)
• 1979 – Tsuyoshi Domoto, Japanese artist
• 1979 – Sophie Ellis-Bextor, English singer
• 1979 – Peter Kopteff, Finnish footballer
• 1980 – Sean Avery, Canadian ice hockey player
• 1980 – Charlie Hunnam, British actor
• 1980 – Kasey Kahne, American race-car driver
• 1980 – Bryce Soderberg, American musician
• 1981 – Gretchen Bleiler, American snowboarder
• 1981 – Laura Bell Bundy, American actor
• 1981 – Liz McClarnon, British singer (Atomic Kitten)
• 1981 – Michael Pitt, American actor
• 1981 – Alexei Semenov, Russian ice hockey player
• 1982 – Andre Ethier, American baseball player
• 1982 – Damián Lanza, Ecuadorian footballer
• 1982 – Chyler Leigh, American actress
• 1983 – Ryan Merriman, American actor
• 1983 – Jamie Chung, American actress
• 1984 – Mandy Moore, American singer/actor
• 1984 – Cara DeLizia, American actress
• 1985 – Dion Phaneuf, Canadian ice hockey player
• 1986 – Olivia Borlée, Belgian athlete
• 1986 – Vincent Kompany, Belgian footballer
• 1986 – Ayesha Takia, Indian actress
• 1986 – Fernando Gago, Argentine footballer
• 1987 – Hayley Westenra, New Zealand soprano
• 1988 – Haley Joel Osment, American actor
• 1990 – Ben Amos, English footballer
• 1990 – Lulinha, Brazilian footballer
• 1990 – Alex Pettyfer, English actor
• 1991 – Amanda Michalka, American actress and singer
• 2007 – Princess Ariane of the Netherlands, Dutch princess