JUNE 10 | Birthdays and Events
Famous Birthdays
People born on June 10
John Morgan
Died: October 15, 1789
Physician-in-chief of Continental Army and co-founder of the Medical College at the University of Pennsylvania. He is often referred to as the "Founder of Public Medical Instruction in America."
Rebecca Latimer Felton
Died: January 24, 1930
Educator, writer, and politician who was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, representing the state of Georgia.
Cora Agnes Benneson
Died: June 8, 1919
The first women to practice law in New England.
Hattie McDaniel
Died: October 26, 1952
Actress best known for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
Wilbur Cohen
Died: May 17, 1987
Pioneer in the creation of both the New Deal Social Security.
William Rosenberg
Founder of Dunkin' Donuts.
Judy Garland
Died: June 22, 1969
Actress and singer whose career spanned over four decades, including The Wizard of Oz and A Star Is Born.
Eugene Parker
Died: March 15, 2022
Solar and plasma physicist who was often referred to the "Father and Founder of Heliophysics".
E. O. Wilson
Died: December 26, 2021
Scientist who is considered the founder of sociobiology.
Edward O. Wilson
Died: December 26, 2021
Sociobiologist and the world’s leading authority on ants.
Historical Events on June 10
Events that occurred on June 10 throughout history
The First Dutch settlers arrive from New Jersey to explore Manhattan Island for settlement.
Henry Hudson explored Manhattan Island in 1609 on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. The exploration led to Dutch merchants beginning trade with the Indigenous population and laid the foundation for permanent settlement a few years later.
Construction on the first American log cabin begins at Fort Christina in Wilmington, Delaware.
Settlers from Sweden and Finland introduced this building style to the New Sweden colony, creating the first log cabins in America.
the first person executed during the Salem witch trials.
Bridget Bishop becomes the first person executed during the Salem witch trials. After being convicted of witchcraft, she was hanged in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Benjamin Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment
Benjamin Franklin and his son test the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment. They flew a silk kite into an approaching storm, drawing electricity from the clouds down a wet hemp string to a metal key. The result was proving lightning is electrical in nature and inspiring the lightning rod.
The first American steamboat successfully navigates the open ocean.
A paddle-wheel steamship becomes the first steamboat to successfully navigate the open ocean. The Phoenix left New York City to Philadelphia.
The Chicago Tribune begins publication.
The Chicago Tribune begins publishing. The paper printed a modest 400 copies of the paper daily.
The first class of the U.S. Naval Academy students graduate.
The first class of the U.S. Naval Academy students graduate from the four-year curriculum that required midshipmen to study at the academy and train aboard ships.
Steamship Agnes arrives in New Orleans with the first delivery of frozen beef.
Steamship Agnes arrives in New Orleans with the first delivery of frozen beef in history. Originating from Texas, this delivery proved that perishable meats could be preserved and transported long-distance without spoiling.
The first demonstration of artificial lightning is showcased.
The first demonstration of artificial lightning is showcased in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The display produced 3-million-volt artificially created lightning. The breakthrough helped scientists study atmospheric electricity and design future protective equipment for power grids.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, South Dakota. The monument would become a part of the National Park Service.
Alcoholics Anonymous is formed.
Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink and creates the Alcoholics Anonymous organization to support people and their sobriety.
Joe Nuxhall (15 years old) becomes the youngest player ever to play in a MLB game.
Joe Nuxhall (15 years old) becomes the youngest player ever to play in a MLB game as a result of WWII player shortage. Nuxhall he pitched two-thirds of an inning in an 18-0 blowout against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is signed into law.
President John F. Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act of 1963 in effort to abolish wage disparity based on sex.
The Spirit Rover is launched on Mars by NASA.
he Spirit Rover is launched on Mars by NASA and safely lands on Mars on January 4, 2004.
Andrew Jackson's parrot is removed from his funeral for swearing.
Andrew Jackson's African Grey parrot "Polly" is removed from his funeral for yelling obscenities at The Hermitage, Tennessee.