October 10

Scott Winters October 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:

1845 – The United States Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, MD.

1846 – Triton, the largest moon of the planet Neptune, was discovered by English astronomer William Lassell.

1865 – John Wesley Hyatt patented the billiard ball.

1871 – The Great Chicago Fire in Chicago, IL. The fire was started from a barn accident and burned from October 8 to October 10.

1881 – Three Michigan railroads (Michigan Central; Detroit, Mackinac and Marquette; and the Grand Rapids and Indiana) formed a company to operate a railroad car ferry service across the Mackinac Straits.

1886 – The tuxedo dinner jacket made its U.S. debut in New York, NY.

1887 – The Edison Phonograph Company was founded by Thomas Edison.

1899 – I.R. Johnson patented the bicycle frame.

1933 – The first synthetic detergent, Dreft, went on sale.

1945 – The Detroit Tigers won their second World Series when they beat Chicago 9-3 in Game 7.

1959 – Pan American World Airways announced the beginning of the first global airline service.

1964 – The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, was broadcast live in the first Olympic telecast relayed by geostationary satellite.

1965 – The Red Baron made his first appearance in the “Peanuts” comic strip.

1968 – Mickey Lolich pitched his third victory as the Detroit Tigers won Game 7 and the World Series over St. Louis.

1973 – Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after being charged with evasion of federal income tax.

1977 – Joe Namath played the last game of his National Football League career.

1978 – President Jimmy Carter signed the bill authorizing the Susan B. Anthony dollar.

1979 – Fleetwood Mac received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The city of Los Angeles declared it “Fleetwood Mac Day”.

1987 – Tom McClean finished rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in a record time of 54 days and 18 hours.

1993 – Kitchen Stadium opened up when TV’s “Iron Chef” debuted.

1995 – Gary Kasparov won a chess championship against Viswanathan Anand. The game lasted about a month.

2001 – President George W. Bush presented a list of the 22 most wanted terrorists.

2003 – Rush Limbaugh announced that he was addicted to painkillers and that he planned to check into a rehab center.

2013 – The Detroit Tigers advanced to their 3rd straight American League Championship Series.

2018 – Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle of Florida with 155 m.p.h. winds as a Category 5 hurricane. It was the third strongest storm ever to make landfall in the United States. Fifty-seven people died in the storm. The storm caused $25.1 billion in damages.

BIRTHDAYS:

Leroy Hood – 87 years old (1938) – Biologist and academic

Lily Tuck – 87 years old (1938) – Novelist and short story writer

Peter Coyote – 84 years old (1941) – Actor, director, and screenwriter

Frederick Barthelme – 82 years old (1943) – Novelist and short story writer

Ben Vereen – 79 years old (1946) – Actor, singer, and dancer

Cyril Neville – 77 years old (1948) – R&B percussionist and singer

Warren Burt – 76 years old (1949) – American-Australian composer

Jessica Harper – 76 years old (1949) – Actress

Nora Roberts – 75 years old (1950) – Author

Gus Williams – 72 years old (1953) – Basketball player

David Lee Roth – 71 years old (1954) – Singer-songwriter and producer

Tanya Tucker – 67 years old (1958) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Julia Sweeney – 66 years old (1959) – Actress, comedian, producer, and screenwriter

Bradley Whitford – 66 years old (1959) – Actor and producer

Eric Martin – 65 years old (1960) – Singer-songwriter

Scott Hoffman – 64 years old (1961) – Drummer

Crystal Waters – 64 years old (1961) – Singer-songwriter, musician and producer

Rebecca Pidgeon – 60 years old (1965) – American-English singer-songwriter and actress

Bai Ling – 59 years old (1966) – Chinese-American model and actress

Derrick McKey – 59 years old (1966) – Basketball player

Michael Giacchino – 58 years old (1967) – Composer

Jonathan Littell – 58 years old (1967) – American-French author and humanitarian

Mike Malinin – 58 years old (1967) – Drummer and producer

Gavin Newsom – 58 years old (1967) – Businessman and politician, 40th and current Governor of California

Joelle Carter – 56 years old (1969) – Actress

Brett Favre – 56 years old (1969) – Football player

Shawn Jamison – 56 years old (1969) – Basketball player and coach

Wendi McLendon-Covey – 56 years old (1969) – Actress

Dean Roland – 53 years old (1972) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Mario Lopez – 52 years old (1973) – Actor, television personality, and producer

Zach Thornton – 52 years old (1973) – Soccer player and coach

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 51 years old (1974) – Race car driver and actor

Plácido Polanco – 50 years old (1975) – Dominican-American baseball player

Bob Burnquist – 49 years old (1976) – Brazilian-American skateboarder

Pat Burrell – 49 years old (1976) – Baseball player

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe – 47 years old (1978) – Model and actress

Mýa – 46 years old (1979) – Singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actress

Joel Przybilla – 46 years old (1979) – Basketball player

Casey FitzSimmons – 45 years old (1980) – Football player

Tim Maurer – 45 years old (1980) – Singer-songwriter

Tony Khan – 43 years old (1982) – Sports executive

Lzzy Hale – 42 years old (1983) – Singer-songwriter and guitarist

Ryan Hollins – 41 years old (1984) – Basketball player and commentator

Paul Posluszny – 41 years old (1984) – Football player

Troy Tulowitzki – 41 years old (1984) – Baseball player

Andrew McCutchen – 39 years old (1986) – Baseball player

Ryan Mathews – 38 years old (1987) – Football player

Aimee Teegarden – 36 years old (1989) – Actress and producer

Shelby Miller – 35 years old (1990) – Baseball player

Geno Smith – 35 years old (1990) – Football player

Kolten Wong – 35 years old (1990) – Baseball player

Michael Carter-Williams – 34 years old (1991) – Basketball player

Anthony Brown – 33 years old (1992) – Basketball player

Mike Tobey – 31 years old (1994) – American-Slovenian basketball player

Marquez Valdes-Scantling – 31 years old (1994) – Football player

Courtland Sutton – 30 years old (1995) – Football player

Nate Yarnell – 23 years old (2002) – Football Player

TODAY IS:

National Handbag Day: From totes to satchels to clutches, treat yourself to a new handbag. With so many options, you’re sure to find something that reflects who you are.
National Chess Day: Strategy, thinking, creativity and endless possibilities fill the game of chess with fun and interesting opportunities for play!
National Angel Food Cake Day:
Bookshop Day:
National Cake Decorating Day: Try your hand at cake decorating. From sheet cake to cupcakes, complex frosting flowers to simple sprinkles, there’s something out there for everyone.
National Hug a Drummer Day: Honor the backbone of every band by giving a drummer a hug — or take the plunge and learn to drum yourself.
Universal Music Day: Music is a natural part of life on this planet and Universal Music Day is here to raise awareness about and celebrate its benefits!
World Homeless Day: Help raise awareness about the 100 million+ people worldwide who are homeless, and donate to helping these people.
World Porridge Day: Learn about the health benefits of porridge, eat some yourself, and volunteer to help feed the hungry on this just-right day devoted to this fiber-rich dish.
I Love Yarn Day: Hop on social media to get involved in I Love Yarn Day, a day for sharing and exploring all sorts of yarn-based crafts, from knitting to crochet and beyond.
National Motorcycle Ride Day:
World Gulab Jamun Day: Mouthwatering spheres, dripping with sweetness—delightful treats that capture the essence of culinary indulgence and celebration.
World Day Against the Death Penalty: Championing the cause for justice, standing firm against the irreversible, advocating for a fair and humane legal system.
National Costume Swap Day:
National Walk to a Park Day:
International African Penguin Awareness Day:
SHIFT10 Day: Shift 10% of your shopping to local sellers on SHIFT10 Day, to support local businesses, farmer’s markets, and other alternatives to big box stores.
International Jumping Spider Day:
World Animal Road Accident Awareness Day:
International Stage Management Day:
Holy Translators Day:
Love Your Bookshop Day:
National Formalwear Day:
National Hug a Kevin Day:
World Plant-Based Burger Day:
Inclusion Day:
Urban Wildlife Conservation Day:
World Mental Health Day: Focus on improving your own mental health, ending the stigma surrounding it, and supporting others through World Mental Health Day events and fundraisers.
Rtveli:
Baby Loss Awareness Week:
National Curry Week: Savor vibrant spices and rich blends, an aromatic dance on your palate, igniting a culinary journey of delight.
Haemophilia Awareness Week:
World Space Week:
International Cephalopod Awareness Days:
Celebrate Community Week:
National Midwifery Week:
National Spinning and Weaving Week:
Mental Illness Awareness Week:
Hispanic Heritage Month: Join an event, forum, or exhibition for Hispanic Heritage Month, and appreciate the art, history, and cultural offerings of this rich and expansive heritage.
National Dance Week:
Active Aging Week:
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week: These superheroes of the hospital kitchen ensure patients receive delicious, nutritious meals, taking pride in boosting morale and recovery.
Fire Prevention Week: Head over to the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) website to learn what you need to do to protect your home and community in case of a fire.