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This Day in History: June 10

What Happened On Your Birthday

What Happend On Today In History

Famous Birthday On June 10

  • 1921 Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Greek/English husband of Elizabeth II

  • 1910 Howlin' Wolf

    American singer-songwriter, musician

  • 1953 John Edwards

    American politician, lawyer

  • 1895 Hattie McDaniel

    American actress

  • 1922 Judy Garland

    American actress, singer

Deaths On June 10

  • 1934 Frederick Delius

    English composer

  • 2004 Ray Charles

    American singer-songwriter, pianist, actor

  • 1926 Antoni Gaudí

    Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell

  • 1982 Rainer Werner Fassbinder

    German actor, director, screenwriter

  • 1967 Spencer Tracy

    American actor

More Events On June 10

1190 Third Crusade: Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowns while crossing the Saleph River (modern Turkey) leading an army to Jerusalem

In an attempt to recapture Jerusalem from Muslim forces during the Third Crusade, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa led an army towards the city. While crossing the Saleph River in modern-day Turkey, Barbarossa drowned, effectively ending the campaign.

1786 A landslide dam on the Dadu River caused by earthquake ten days earlier collapses, killing 100,000 in the Sichuan province of China

A massive landslide caused by an earthquake created a dam on the Dadu River in China. Ten days later, the dam collapsed, leading to widespread flooding and the deaths of over 100,000 people.

1898 US Marines land in Cuba during the Spanish–American War

During the Spanish-American War, the United States sent troops to Cuba to support Cuban rebels fighting against Spanish forces. On this day, US Marines landed on the island, marking a significant turning point in the conflict.

1907 Autochrome Lumière color photography is introduced

The Lumière brothers, pioneers in the field of photography, introduced their latest invention: the autochrome process for producing color photographs. This technology revolutionized the way people captured and viewed images, making color photography accessible to the masses.

1916 Great Arab Revolt begins against ruling Ottoman Turks

The Great Arab Revolt, a military campaign led by Arab forces against the Ottoman Empire, began on this day. The goal was to establish an independent Arab state in the Middle East, and the conflict had far-reaching political and social implications for the region.

1935 Alcoholics Anonymous is founded

Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith founded Alcoholics Anonymous, a mutual aid fellowship for individuals struggling with alcoholism. Today, the organization has millions of members worldwide and continues to provide support for those in need.

1936 The Russian animation studio Soyuzmultfilm is established

Soyuzmultfilm, one of the most important animation studios in Soviet-era Russia, was established in Moscow. The studio produced many iconic films, including "Hedgehog in the Fog" and "The Bremen Town Musicians," which continue to be beloved classics around the world.

1963 US Equal Pay Act signed into law by President John F. Kennedy

The US Equal Pay Act, which aimed to address gender-based wage disparities, was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy. The act mandated that employers must pay male and female employees equally for the same work, a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality.

1967 The Six-Day War ends

After six days of intense fighting, Israel and Syria agreed to a ceasefire mediated by the United Nations, ending the conflict. The war had far-reaching consequences for the region, including the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights, which remains a point of contention between the two nations to this day.

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