Historical events on the 10th of October
- 732 – Battle of Tours: Charles Martel's forces defeat an Umayyad army between near Tours, France.
- 1760 – In a treaty with the Dutch colonial authorities, the Ndyuka people of Suriname – descended from escaped slaves – gain territorial autonomy.
- 1871 – Chicago burns after a barn accident. The fire lasts from October 8–10.