The ephemeris of September 10, 2025: in 1889, Albert I became Prince of Monaco

Nicknamed the "Learned Prince," Albert I of Monaco (November 13, 1848–June 26, 1922) marked his reign with an unwavering passion for science and oceanography. A pioneer, he led 28 exploration campaigns, sailing from the Arctic to the Azores. He founded the renowned Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and the Oceanographic Institute of Paris, thus making a decisive contribution to knowledge of the ocean floor. Beyond his scientific achievements, he was a political reformer, providing the principality with a constitution. His progressive vision and commitment to science make him a major figure in Monegasque history and a pioneer in ocean protection.

On the front page of “Sud Ouest” on September 10, 1989

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Saint Ines, she was beheaded at the age of 45 in 1622 in Japan for having sheltered Catholic missionaries. The Inès family has charm and simplicity. Their color: red. Their number: 2. Today's saying: "On Saint Inès's Day, work without ceasing."

It happened on September 10th

1627 Siege of La Rochelle commanded by Richelieu. 1915 Launch of the newspaper “Le Canard enchaîné” by Maurice and Jeanne Maréchal. 1977 Last capital execution in France.

2003 In Sweden, assassination of Anna Lindh, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs. 2009 Edith Muhr , resident of Verdon (24), disappears. Her body is found on September 12 cut into pieces. On September 13, Yves Bureau, her alleged murderer, is indicted for voluntary manslaughter. 2015 Announcement of the discovery, in 2013, of a possible new human link in evolution, homo naledi. 2020 The CNRS awards the gold medal to astrophysicist Françoise Combes. 2020 Actress Diana Rigg dies in London. Since 2001, she had owned a house in Mauvezin-d'Armagnac (40) where she liked to spend long stays.

Karl Lagerfeld, German stylist and couturier (1938-2019).

Michèle Alliot-Marie, French politician (1946). Tony Gatlif, French film director (1948). Mireille Dumas, French TV presenter (1953). Guy Ritchie, British filmmaker (1968). Laurent Koscielny, French footballer (1985).