The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key events

On This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to major developments during the Second World War and the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The date also saw milestones in aviation, broadcasting, transportation, political history and popular culture, making it one of the most eventful days in the historical calendar.