AUGUST 10 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for August 10

John Kirk Townsend (1809-1851) - Ornithologist and explorer who was one of the first to study animals and birds across the Rocky Mountains.

Edward L. Doheny (1856-1935) - Oil tycoon who drilled the first successful oil well in LA.

Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) - The 31st President of the U.S.

Frank Marshall (1877-1944) - American Chess champion from 1909-1936.

Charles Darrow (1889-1967) - Game creator who modified and popularized the Monopoly board game.

Jack Haley (1897-1979) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as The Tinman in The Wizard of Oz.

Leo Fender (1909-1991) - Founder of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

Jimmy Dean (1928-2010) - Founder of the the Jimmy Dean Food Company.

Tom Laughlin (1931-2013) - Actor known for co-directing and starring in the Billy Jack movie series.

Bobby Hatfield (1940-2003) - Tenor-voiced singer for the Righteous Brothers.

Betsey Johnson (1942-Still Living) - Acclaimed fashion designer.

Memorable Birthdays for August 10

1821 - Missouri becomes the 24th state to join the Union.

1833 - Chicago is incorporated as a village of about 200 residents.

1835 - P. T. Barnum begins his career as a showman and circus entrepreneur.

1846 - The Smithsonian Institution is established by Congress.

1888 - NY Giant pitcher Tim Keefe sets a 19 game winning streak record.

1948 - Candid Camera makes its television debut.

1949 - The Department of Defense replaces the National Military Establishment.

1961 - The U.S. Army begins spraying an estimated 20 million gallons of defoliants and herbicides over rural areas of South Vietnam (Operation Ranch Hand).

1995 - Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols are indicted for the Oklahoma City bombing.