1. On April 10, 1776, the fifth Virginia Convention adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which was a key document in the formation of the United States Bill of Rights. The Declaration stated that all men are created equal and are entitled to certain unalienable rights, including the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

2. Virginia native Thomas Jackson, also known as "Stonewall" Jackson, was born on April 10, 1824. Jackson was a Confederate general during the American Civil War and is widely regarded as one of the greatest military tacticians in American history.

3. On April 10, 1865, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, effectively ending the Civil War. This event is known as the Appomattox Campaign and is seen as a critical moment in American history.

4. Virginia Tech University, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, was founded on April 10, 1872. The university has since grown to become one of the largest in the state, with over 34,000 students and more than 250 degree programs.

5. On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton, England, on its maiden voyage to New York City. Among the passengers were several Virginians, including millionaire John Jacob Astor IV and Congressman Archibald Butt. The ship famously sank on April 15 after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people.