JUNE 10 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for June 10

Rebecca Felton (1835-1930) - First woman to serve in the U.S. Senate (she served only one day).

Cora Agnes Benneson (1851-1919) - The first women to practice law in New England.

Hattie McDaniel (1893-1952) - Actress best known for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.

Wilbur Cohen (1913-1987) - Pioneer of Social Security.

William Rosenberg (1916-2002) - Founder of Dunkin' Donuts.

Judy Garland (1922-1969) - Actress who played Dorothy in Dorothy The Wizard of Oz.

E. O. Wilson (1929-2021) - Scientist who is considered the founder of sociobiology.

Memorable Events for June 10

1610 - The first Dutch settlers arrive to colonize Manhattan Island.

1639 - The first log cabin is built at Fort Christina (Wilmington DE).

1752 - Ben Franklin tests the lightning conductor with his infamous kite-flying experiment.

1847 - The Chicago Tribune is published for the first time.

1854 - The first set of students graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy.

1933 - President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Mount Rushmore (Black Hills, SD) a part of the National Park Service

1935 - Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink and creates the Alcoholics Anonymous organization to support people and their sobriety.

1944 - A 15-year old Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player ever in a MLB game (Cincinnati Reds).

1963 - President Kennedy signs the Equal Pay Act of 1963 in effort to abolish wage disparity based on sex.

2003 - The Spirit Rover is launched on Mars by NASA.