September 10

Scott Winters September 10, 2025 0 Comments

A quick look at Today in History, check out some Celebrity Birthdays, and find out what Days of the Year to celebrate.

TODAY IN HISTORY:

1846 – Elias Howe received a patent for the sewing machine.

1913 – The Lincoln Highway opened. It was the first paved coast-to-coast highway in the United States. The highway ran coast-to-coast from Times Square in New York, NY, west to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, CA, originally through 13 states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California.

1935 – “Popeye” was heard on NBC radio for the first time.

1942 – President Franklin Roosevelt mandated gasoline rationing as part of the U.S. wartime effort.

1953 – Swanson introduced the first “TV dinner.”

1955 – The classic TV western “Gunsmoke” premiered on CBS.

1955 – Bert Parks began a 25 year career as host of the “Miss America Pageant”.

1960 – Mickey Mantle hit his longest home run in Briggs/Tiger Stadium history.

1961 – Mickey Mantle hit his 400th home run to tie a major league baseball record.

1977 – “Mickey Finn” appeared in the comic pages for the last time.

1984 – The TV game show “Jeopardy” began it’s daily syndication with Alex Trebek as the host. Trebek has hosted every episode except one — when he switched with Pat Sajak for April Fool’s Day. It originally started as a daytime TV game show on NBC, with Art Fleming as the host, on March 30th, 1964.

1984 – The Federal Communications Commission changed a rule to allow broadcasters to own 12 AM and 12 FM radio stations. The previous limit was 7 of each.

1990 – The Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas, NV, opened.

1990 – The TV sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, debuted starring young rapper Will Smith.

1990 – Historic Ellis Island re-opened as the National Museum of Immigration.

1992 – Bud Selig became Major League Baseball’s “acting” commissioner. (Six years later the post became official, and he remained in that position until January 2015.)

1993 – The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” debuted.

1993 – Fox aired the very first episode of “The X Files”, introducing us to Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny), and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson).

1994 – The PBS TV show “The Magic School Bus” premiered. The theme song, called “Ride on the Magic School Bus”, was performed by Little Richard.

1998 – Singer Mac Davis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1998 – Northwest Airlines announced an agreement with pilots, ending a nearly two-week walkout.

2000 – Indiana University fired basketball coach Bobby Knight for what is called a pattern of unacceptable behavior.

2002 – Florida tested its new elections system. The test resulted in polling stations opening late and problems occurred with the touch screen voting machines.

2002 – The “September 11: Bearing Witness to History” exhibit opened at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

2009 – The television drama “The Vampire Diaries” premiered on The CW.

2020 – California’s August Complex wildfire became largest recorded in state history at 471,000 acres (736 square miles).

2022 – King Charles III was formally proclaimed as monarch at a meeting of the Accession Council.

BIRTHDAYS:

Jared Diamond – 88 years old (1937) – Biologist, geographer, and author

Danny Hutton – 83 years old (1942) – Irish-American singer

Mike Mullane – 80 years old (1945) – Colonel and astronaut

Larry Nelson – 78 years old (1947) – Golfer

Charlie Waters – 77 years old (1948) – Football player, coach, and radio host

Don Muraco – 76 years old (1949) – Wrestler

Bill O'Reilly – 76 years old (1949) – Journalist and author

Rosie Flores – 75 years old (1950) – Singer and guitarist

Joe Perry – 75 years old (1950) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Steve Keirn – 74 years old (1951) – Wrestler

Bill Rogers – 74 years old (1951) – Golfer

Medea Benjamin – 73 years old (1952) – Activist, founder of Code Pink

Pat Cadigan – 72 years old (1953) – Science fiction author

Amy Irving – 72 years old (1953) – Actress

Clark Johnson – 71 years old (1954) – American-Canadian actor

Don Wilson – 71 years old (1954) – Kickboxer and actor

Pat Mastelotto – 70 years old (1955) – Rock drummer

Kate Burton – 68 years old (1957) – British-American actress

Chris Columbus – 67 years old (1958) – Director, producer, and screenwriter

Alison Bechdel – 65 years old (1960) – Author and illustrator

David Lowery – 65 years old (1960) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Randy Johnson – 62 years old (1963) – Baseball player

Bill Stevenson – 62 years old (1963) – Drummer, songwriter, and producer

John E. Sununu – 61 years old (1964) – Engineer and politician

Big Daddy Kane – 57 years old (1968) – Rapper, producer, and actor

Johnathon Schaech – 56 years old (1969) – Actor, producer, and screenwriter

Paula Kelley – 55 years old (1970) – Singer-songwriter

Neera Tanden – 55 years old (1970) – Lawyer and policy analyst

Joe Bravo – 54 years old (1971) – Jockey

James Duval – 53 years old (1972) – Actor and producer

Ryan Phillippe – 51 years old (1974) – Actor and producer

Ben Wallace – 51 years old (1974) – Basketball player

Melanie Pullen – 50 years old (1975) – Photographer

Matt Morgan – 49 years old (1976) – Wrestler

Mike DiBiase – 48 years old (1977) – Wrestler

Jacob Young – 46 years old (1979) – Actor

Roger Mason Jr. – 45 years old (1980) – Basketball player

Trevor Murdoch – 45 years old (1980) – Wrestler

Mikey Way – 45 years old (1980) – Bass player and songwriter

Bonnie Maxon – 44 years old (1981) – Wrestler

Misty Copeland – 43 years old (1982) – Ballerina and author

Shawn James – 42 years old (1983) – Guyanese-American basketball player

Drake Younger – 41 years old (1984) – Wrestler

Neil Walker – 40 years old (1985) – Baseball player

Angel McCoughtry – 39 years old (1986) – Basketball player

Ashley Monroe – 39 years old (1986) – Singer-songwriter

Paul Goldschmidt – 38 years old (1987) – Baseball player

Alex Saxon – 38 years old (1987) – Actor

Jared Lee Loughner – 37 years old (1988) – Mass murderer

Ricky Ledo – 33 years old (1992) – Basketball player

Matt Rife – 30 years old (1995) – Comedian and actor

Troy Terry – 28 years old (1997) – Ice hockey player

Sheck Wes – 27 years old (1998) – Rapper

Nick Cross – 24 years old (2001) – Football player

Gabriel Bateman – 21 years old (2004) – Actor

TODAY IS:

National Swap Ideas Day: Don’t keep your ideas to yourself. Get together with friends or family and swap ideas on anything and everything, and see what small and big changes you can make.
National TV Dinner Day: Take a break from the chopping and dicing and baking and frying and sweating in the kitchen, and just enjoy a pre-made TV dinner, fresh and hot from the microwave.
National Port Wine Day: Rich, bold, and full of flavor, Port wine brings a touch of warmth and tradition to the glass. This special fortified wine comes from Portugal’s Douro Valley, a region famous for its steep hills and sunlit vineyards. Each bottle carries a depth that ranges from sweet and fruity to dry...
National Anti-Junk Light Day: Imagine stepping outside at night and seeing stars twinkle clearly above. National Anti-Junk Light Day encourages us to think about the light we use daily. It focuses on the artificial light from screens and LEDs that can disrupt our natural sleep patterns. This day reminds us to be mindful of how...
National Quiet Day: Amid the bustling world, finding solace in the absence of noise, where thoughts unwind, and tranquility whispers its soothing secrets.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Learn about the warning signs for suicide and help spread awareness so that those who are struggling can get the help they need on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Crayfish Party: Crayfish Party is a lively and festive occasion celebrated with friends and family. This event marks the end of summer, bringing people together for a joyful feast. Tables are often set with bright decorations, and the air is filled with laughter. The menu features cooked and seasoned crayfish. The atmosphere...
Rtveli: Rtveli is a vibrant grape harvest festival celebrated across Georgia. It is a joyful blend of hard work and celebration. It's a time when people unite to collect the fruits of their labor and honor the cultural heritage of winemaking that has been cherished for generations. The festival extends beyond...
National Child Protection Week: National Child Protection Week is a fantastic opportunity to come together and focus on keeping our kids safe. It's all about raising awareness, having fun, and learning important safety tips. This week serves as a powerful reminder that everyone plays a role in protecting children. The theme underscores the importance...
National Waffle Week: National Waffle Week is a delightful celebration of one of the most beloved breakfast foods. It shines a spotlight on waffles and encourages people to enjoy this crispy, golden treat in all its forms. Throughout this week, waffle lovers are invited to explore different recipes and toppings, transforming their morning...
Fiesta de San Pacho: Fiesta de San Pacho is a vibrant celebration that fills the streets of Quibdó with music, dance, and color. The festival honors Saint Francis of Assisi, blending Catholic traditions with Afro-Colombian culture uniquely and joyfully. As the day unfolds, the city becomes a stage where people showcase their rich heritage...
National Assisted Living Week : When older folks who need a little help move into an assisted living facility, it can sometimes feel isolating. National Assisted Living Week is here to bring attention to the ways that communities can live in a more multi-generational manner, and honor those in all phases of life while promoting...