National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for September 10, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
September 10, 2026 celebrates National Tv Dinner Day, plus 2 more. National TV Dinner Day is observed annually on September 10th. This nostalgic holiday celebrates the prepackaged frozen meal that saved mom time in the kitchen and filled our stomachs with dinner
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National Swap Ideas Day is observed annually on September 10 and encourages us to share a creative or helpful idea with someone and trade them for their thoughts in return.
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On the second Thursday of September, National School Picture Day reminds us to put on our best smiles.
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Louisiana Creole herbalist and practitioner of Voodoo. Laveau was also a respected midwife.
Co-founder of the publishing company the Funk and Wagnalls Company.
mathematician, statistician, and philosopher often referred to as the "Father of Pragmatism."
The first female Principal Chief of the Seminole Tribe in Oklahoma.
Astronomer who discovered the rings around Saturn.
Events that occurred on September 10 throughout history
Edward Maria Wingfield is ousted as first President of the governing council of the Colony of Virginia. He is replaced by John Ratcliffe.
Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army. Hale gathered intelligence for several weeks, but was eventually captured by the British. Hale was hanged September 22, 1776.
Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine. Howe's design used two threads, combining a needle with an eye at the point and a shuttle underneath. The machine could complete 250 stitches per minute.
Catholic Priest and astronomer George Searle discovers the asteroid 55 Pandora. He named the asteroid after Pandora, the first woman in Greek Mythology.
New York City welcomes 25,000 WWI soldiers home. Marching down 5th Avenue, the soldiers returned home nearly a year after armistice ended the war.
The first world individual Speedway World Championship was held at London's Wembley Stadium. Lionel Van Praag of Australia won the race in front of 74,000 spectators.
Joe DiMaggio becomes the first MLB player to hit three homeruns in a single game, securing an 8-1 victory over the Washington Senators.
Gunsmoke premieres on CBS television. The show ran 635 episodes over 20 seasons, airing from 1955 to 1975.
Abebe Bikila becomes the first sub-Saharan African to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Rome. He won the marathon running in bare feet.
Jeopardy!, starring Alex Trebek, aired for the first time on television. Trebek hosted the game show for 37 seasons, until his death in 2020.
Switzerland, traditionally a neutral country, becomes a full member of the United Nations.
Longer-running observances that include this date.
Self-care Awareness Month
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National Suicide Prevention Month
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National Recovery Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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National Mushroom Month
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National Potato Month
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National Preparedness Month
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Self-improvement Month
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National Library Card Sign-up Month
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National Coupon Month
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National Chicken Month
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Better Breakfast Month
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