Discover what happened on June 10 in history, along with notable events that shaped communications, transportation, technology, civil rights, and space exploration.
What Happened on June 10 in History?
Important events on this day include the creation of Crayola crayons, Michigan’s ratification of women’s suffrage, the opening of the first Subway sandwich shop, the launch of NASA’s Spirit Mars Rover, and the debut of the blockbuster movie Speed.
JUNE 10 – TODAY IN HISTORY:
1682 – The first tornado recorded by settlers in North America was sighted near New Haven, Connecticut.
1692 – Bridget Bishop was the first “witch” was hanged in Salem, MA.
1752 – Benjamin Franklin flew a kite for the first time to demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity.
1776 – The Continental Congress appointed a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.
1793 – Philadelphia, PA, ceased to be the United States capital when all federal government offices moved to Washington, DC.
1854 – The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, held its first graduation.
1902 – The “outlook” or “see-through” envelope was patented by Americus F. Callahan.
1903 – Binney & Smith Company began developing a product line of wax crayons. The product was named Crayola.
1909 – The SOS distress signal was used for the first time. The Cunard liner SS Slavonia used the signal when it wrecked off the Azores.
1919 – Michigan voters ratified the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
1920 – The Republican convention in Chicago, IL endorsed woman suffrage.
1924 – The Republican National Convention becomes the first such political event ever broadcast on radio.
1933 – Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were in a car accident on a rural road in north Texas. The third-degree burns suffered by Parker resulted in a pronounced limp for the rest of her life.
1935 – Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith in Akron, Ohio.
1943 – Laszlo Biro patented his ballpoint pen. Biro was a Hungarian journalist.
1944 – The youngest pitcher ever in major league baseball pitched his first game. Joe Nuxhall, of the Cincinnati Reds, was 15 years old (and 10 months and 11 days).
1947 – Saab produced its first automobile.
1948 – Chuck Yeager exceeded the speed of sound in the Bell XS-1.
1954 – General Motors announced the gas turbine bus had been produced successfully.
1963 – The Equal Pay Act of 1963, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on gender, was signed into law by John F. Kennedy as part of his New Frontier Program.
1965 – Fred DeLuca opened the first Subway sandwich shop.
1970 – A fifteen-man group of special forces troops began training for Operation Kingpin. The operation was a POW rescue mission in North Vietnam.
1972 – The #1 song in the United States was “The Candyman” by Sammy Davis, Jr.
1977 – The Apple II, one of the first personal computers, went on sale. It had a price tag of $1,298.
1977 – James Earl Ray, the man convicted of assassinating Reverend Martin Luther King Junior, and six others escaped from Bushy Mountain State Prison in Tennessee. Ray was recaptured on June 13th.
1983 – Johnny Bench announced his plans to retire. He was a catcher in the major leagues for 16 years.
1984 – The U.S. Army successfully tested an anti-ballistic missile.
1984 – The United States and the Vatican established full diplomatic relations for the first time in 117 years.
1985 – Frank Sinatra was portrayed as a friend of organized crime in a “Doonesbury” comic strip. Over 800 newspapers carried the panel.
1986 – Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof was knighted in recognition of his efforts to help starving Africans through “Live Aid”.
1987 – An earthquake hit 15 states, from Iowa to South Carolina.
1989 – “Tales from the Crypt” debuted on HBO.
1993 – It was announced by scientists that genetic material was extracted from an insect that lived when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
1994 – The movie “Speed”, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, premiered in theaters.
1996 – The TV talk show, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” premiered on NBC.
2003 – The Spirit Rover was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL, beginning NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover mission.
2007 – HBO’s “The Sopranos” ended by fading to black in a New Jersey diner.
2018 – The Mars rover “Opportunity” sent its last message back to Earth. The mission was finally declared over on February 13, 2019.
2016 – The movie “The Conjuring 2” premiered in theaters.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS ON JUNE 10:
Aranka Siegal – 96 years old (1930) – Czech-American author and Holocaust survivor
Shirley Owens – 85 years old (1941) – Singer
Ken Singleton – 79 years old (1947) – Baseball player and sportscaster
Elías Sosa – 76 years old (1950) – Dominican-American baseball player
Dan Fouts – 75 years old (1951) – Football player and sportscaster
John Edwards – 73 years old (1953) – Lawyer and politician
Don Maitz – 73 years old (1953) – Artist
Rich Hall – 72 years old (1954) – Actor, producer, and screenwriter
Andrew Stevens – 71 years old (1955) – Actor and producer
Ernie C – 67 years old (1959) – Heavy metal guitarist, songwriter, and producer
Eliot Spitzer – 67 years old (1959) – Lawyer and politician, 54th Governor of New York
Kim Deal – 65 years old (1961) – Singer-songwriter and musician
Gina Gershon – 64 years old (1962) – Actress, singer and author
Tzi Ma – 64 years old (1962) – Hong Kong American character actor
Brad Henry – 63 years old (1963) – Lawyer and politician, 26th Governor of Oklahoma
Jeanne Tripplehorn – 63 years old (1963) – Actress
Joey Santiago – 61 years old (1965) – Alternative rock musician
Bill Burr – 58 years old (1968) – Comedian and actor
Derek Dooley – 58 years old (1968) – Football player and coach
Kate Snow – 57 years old (1969) – Journalist
Mike Doughty – 56 years old (1970) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist
JoJo Hailey – 55 years old (1971) – Singer
Bobby Jindal – 55 years old (1971) – Journalist and politician, 55th Governor of Louisiana
Erik Rutan – 55 years old (1971) – Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer
Steven Fischer – 54 years old (1972) – Director and producer
Sundar Pichai – 54 years old (1972) – Indian-American businessman
Faith Evans – 53 years old (1973) – Singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
Flesh-n-Bone – 53 years old (1973) – Rapper and actor
Pokey Reese – 53 years old (1973) – Baseball player
Dustin Lance Black – 52 years old (1974) – Screenwriter, director, film and television producer, and LGBT rights activist
Mike Rosenthal – 49 years old (1977) – Football player and coach
Raheem Brock – 48 years old (1978) – Football player
Subhash Khot – 48 years old (1978) – Indian-American mathematician and computer scientist
Jessica DiCicco – 46 years old (1980) – Actress and voice actress
Ovie Mughelli – 46 years old (1980) – Football player
Tara Lipinski – 44 years old (1982) – Figure skater
Leelee Sobieski – 43 years old (1983) – Actress and producer
Betsy Sodaro – 42 years old (1984) – Actress
Celina Jade – 41 years old (1985) – Hong Kong-American actress
Amobi Okoye – 39 years old (1987) – Nigerian-American football player
Jeff Teague – 38 years old (1988) – Basketball player
Alexa Scimeca Knierim – 35 years old (1991) – Figure skater
Kate Upton – 34 years old (1992) – Model and actress
DAYS OF THE YEAR FOR JUNE 10:
- National Herbs and Spices Day: Add some zest and aroma to your dishes, and enhance your culinary creations with a variety of herbs and spices to awaken your taste buds!
- National Iced Tea Day: When the weather gets too warm for hot tea, just ice it! Mint tea, fruity teas, even the Southern classic sweet tea will all refresh you on a warm and sunny day.
- National Ballpoint Pen Day: Whether you’re writing a letter, jotting down a grocery list, or crafting a Shakespearian sonnet, make sure you use a ballpoint pen on National Ballpoint Pen Day.
- National Black Cow Day: Root beer floats are bubbly, creamy delights that will tickle your taste buds! They're the perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day, and a nostalgic treat that will make you feel like a kid again. Bottoms up!
- National Fishing and Boating Week: National Fishing and Boating Week is a special time each year that encourages everyone to explore the joys of fishing and boating. Celebrated annually, it's a perfect moment to get outdoors, enjoy the water, and perhaps catch some fish. It's a period packed with fun, relaxation, and learning for people...
- National Bed Bug Prevention Day: National Bed Bug Prevention Day shines a flashlight into one of the least glamorous parts of modern life: tiny hitchhiking insects that turn relaxing spaces into itchy, stressful ones. Bed bugs do not care whether a place is spotless or cluttered, fancy or modest. They care about one thing, and...
- National Frosted Cookie Day: A warm cookie covered in creamy frosting can brighten anyone’s day. National Frosted Cookie Day is all about that simple joy. Whether piled high with sprinkles or decorated with care, these sweet treats bring smiles with every bite. Some love the classic sugar cookie, while others get creative with bold...
- EHS Day: Some people feel sick around everyday tech—phones, Wi-Fi, even power lines. They call it electromagnetic hypersensitivity, or EHS. It’s not just in their heads. Their bodies feel real things: pounding headaches, burning skin, chest flutters, brain fog. For them, walking past a cell tower can feel like stepping into a storm...
- National Egg Roll Day: Wrap yourself in a crunchy, savory embrace with egg rolls - the perfect portable snack that brings joy to your taste buds with every bite. Let's roll!
- International Clothesline Week: International Clothesline Week, celebrated annually, spotlights the old yet highly beneficial practice of drying clothes. It's a week dedicated to embracing the simple joy and advantages of hanging laundry outdoors. The fresh air and sunshine make clothes smell great and bring a bit of exercise and relaxation into our daily routines. How...
- Talk Slow Day: When everyone and everything around you is in a hurry but you’re having trouble keeping up with communication, it’s a kindness for the world to slow down just a notch. And that’s what Talk Slow Day is all about! How to Celebrate Talk Slow Day Considering plans for how to get involved...
- National Bae Day: National Bae Day celebrates love in its many forms. Whether it's a partner, close friend, or cherished pet, this day encourages people to honor those who hold a special place in their hearts. The term "bae," often interpreted as "before anyone else," has become a popular way to refer to...
- Action Anxiety Day: Action Anxiety Day welcomes everyone to talk about anxiety like a shared journey, not a private struggle. It encourages honest voices—real people, real feelings. Folks join hands in classrooms, workplaces, and online to remind each other that worry doesn’t define us. Evidence-backed tips from trusted groups help turn nervousness into...
- National Trailer Safety Week: National Trailer Safety Week is a dedicated week when experts, manufacturers, dealers, and trailer users unite to raise awareness about towing safety. It focuses on sharing clear, helpful tips—for instance, choosing the right hitch, checking tire pressure, and loading cargo properly—to prevent common problems like sway, light failures, or loose...
- National Headache Awareness Week: National Headache Awareness Week aims to shed light on the significant impact headaches have on everyday life. Celebrated in early June, this awareness week draws attention to the millions who suffer from migraines and other types of headaches. The event plays a crucial role in driving conversation and support around...
- National Garden Week: Cultivating nature's beauty offers peace, creativity, and a rewarding escape from daily life's hustle and bustle.
- British Heart Week: British Heart Week is a vital event dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the importance of heart care. Organized by the British Heart Foundation, this week-long observance emphasizes the significance of cardiovascular well-being. How to Celebrate British Heart Week Get Moving Why not kick off British Heart Week with a...
- World Franchise Day: World Franchise Day’s purpose is to build upon a symbolic moment that recognizes the value of franchising, celebrates successful franchise entrepreneurs and also advocates for ethical, inclusive franchise development all throughout the world! How to Celebrate World Franchise Day Looking for inspiration on how to celebrate this World Franchise Day? Start...
- British Tomato Fortnight: British Tomato Fortnight is an exciting time that celebrates the peak season for homegrown tomatoes in the UK. This event highlights the wonderful flavors and health benefits of British tomatoes, encouraging everyone to enjoy this versatile fruit in various dishes! How to Celebrate British Tomato Fortnight Host a Tomato Tasting...
- Meet A Mate Week: Attend any number of fun events and meetups for singles during Meet a Mate week, and take the chance on finally finding your true love, no app required.
- Diabetes Week: Did you know that the number of people with diabetes keeps growing each year? Diabetes Week aims to highlight this and raise awareness about living with this condition. This event brings attention to the struggles and achievements of those affected by diabetes. It encourages everyone to engage in conversations about...
- Team Green Britain Bike Week: Team Green Britain Bike Week is a vibrant event that promotes cycling across the UK. It encourages everyone to get on their bikes, enjoy the outdoors, and embrace a healthier lifestyle. The week is filled with various activities and events that cater to all age groups and skill levels, making...
- National Pet Wedding Week: Did you know that there's a special week just for pet lovers to celebrate their furry friends uniquely? National Pet Wedding Week, observed annually during the second week of June, is a time when pets get to experience the joys of a wedding ceremony! How to Celebrate National Pet Wedding...
- National Commuter Challenge: The National Commuter Challenge is an exciting event that invites people across Canada to leave their cars at home and embrace sustainable transportation. During this week-long challenge, participants can walk, cycle, carpool, or use public transit instead of driving alone. It's a fun competition between cities and workplaces, encouraging everyone...
- National Little League Baseball Week: Batter up! Kids swinging for the fences, cheers from the crowd, and an abundance of team spirit. It's baseball fun for everyone!
- Community Health Improvement Week: Community Health Improvement Week, celebrated annually in the first week of June, shines a spotlight on the critical role health professionals play in our communities. This week serves as a reminder of how public health initiatives and organizations work tirelessly to improve health standards and access. It's an opportunity to acknowledge...
- Loneliness Awareness Week: Exploring the impact of social isolation reveals profound insights into mental health, well-being, and community connections.
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