1. Rhode Island Became a State: On December 10, 1790, Rhode Island became the 13th state to join the United States. It was the last of the original colonies to become a state.

2. The Gaspee Affair: The Gaspee Affair was a significant event in Rhode Island history, and it occurred on June 9, 1772, but it ties into December 10. On this date, Rhode Island established a committee to investigate the burning of the British revenue schooner Gaspee by Rhode Island colonists. The incident was seen as a precursor to the American Revolution.

3. The First Baptist Church in America: On December 10, 1638, a group of Baptists founded the First Baptist Church in America in Providence, Rhode Island. It was the first Baptist church to be formed in the United States.

4. The Great White Hurricane: On December 10, 1888, the Great White Hurricane struck Rhode Island and the rest of the Northeast. The blizzard brought snow, ice, and high winds, causing widespread damage and destruction.

5. Anne Hutchinson's Banishment: In 1637, Anne Hutchinson was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony and settled in Rhode Island. She was the first woman to hold religious meetings outside of the established church and was ultimately banished for her beliefs. Her exile helped pave the way for religious freedom in Rhode Island.