1. Battle of Hancock occurred in 1862:
On January 10, 1862, the Union and Confederate forces clashed in the Battle of Hancock in western Maryland. The Union forces were able to repulse the Confederate attack, securing a victory for the Union army.

2. Maryland adopted the Constitution in 1864:
In 1864, Maryland adopted a new constitution that abolished slavery and provided voting rights to African American men. This made Maryland one of the first states to do so.

3. Groundbreaking ceremony for the Maryland State House was held in 1772:
On January 10, 1772, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The building was designed by Joseph Horatio Anderson and is the oldest continuously used state capitol building in the country.

4. Maryland received significant snowfall in 1982:
On January 10, 1982, Maryland received a significant amount of snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 21 inches of snow. This caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions throughout the state.

5. Maryland hosted the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk in 1982:
In an effort to promote tourism and celebrate the completion of a major renovation to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Maryland hosted the first Chesapeake Bay Bridge Walk on January 10, 1982. Over 25,000 people participated in the event, which has since become an annual tradition in the state.