6 National Days to Celebrate on January 10, 2027

January 10, 2027 celebrates National Houseplant Appreciation Day, plus 5 more.

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Save The Eagles Day

Each year on January 10th, Save the Eagles Day reminds us of the majestic raptors that soar above the Earth - whether they are well populated or endangered. Due to the work of scientists and the public, the bald eagle was removed from this list in June 2007. Poaching, pesticides, and other dangers continue to threaten eagle populations.

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National Sunday Supper Day

National Sunday Supper Day encourages families to gather around the table, enjoy a meal and a conversation together each year on the second Sunday in January.

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National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day encourages consumers to explore their options and keep up with scheduled maintenance. Each year, on January 10th, the observance provides information designed to help homeowners and businesses to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Did you know that tuning up your heating system can save you up to three to ten percent?

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Historical Events on January 10

Events that occurred on January 10 throughout history

1776

Publisher Robert Bell makes the first copies of Thomas

Publisher Robert Bell makes the first copies of Thomas Paine's Common Sense available for sale to the public. The 47-page pamphlet set in writing the reasons the Thirteen Colonies should become independent from the British Crown. Within days Bell issued a second printing with more than 100,000 sold that year. On July 4th, delegates ratified the Declaration of Independence.

January 10, 1776

1878

Senator A

Senator A.A. Sargent (R-CA) introduces a resolution to the U.S. Senate to amend the Constitution providing women suffrage.

January 10, 1878

1947

After three years of research, Drs

After three years of research, Drs. Hubert Loring and Carlton Schwerdt from Stanford University announce the first successful isolation of the poliovirus. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis funded the breakthrough research that eventually led to the first successful polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk.

January 10, 1947

1999

HBO aired the first episode of the television drama The Sopranos

HBO aired the first episode of the television drama The Sopranos. Created by David Chase, the show ran for six seasons and starred James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, and Edie Falco. January 10th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) Birthdays

January 10, 1999