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5 National Days to Celebrate on July 10, 2027

National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for July 10, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.

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NATIONAL KITTEN DAY  July 10

National Kitten Day

July 10, 2027 celebrates National Kitten Day, plus 4 more. National Kitten Day on July 10 purrfect condition to celebrates the cuddly warmth of a kitty. The miniature fur balls of energy snuggle their way into our hearts with no effort at all. Within a flick of their tiny ears, we're in love.

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NATIONAL CLERIHEW DAY  June 10

National Clerihew Day

On July 10 each year, National Clerihew Day in the United States celebrates a poem style created by Edmund Clerihew Bentley. His four-line biographical poem offers a brief, though whimsical, approach to poetry.

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NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY  July 10

National Pina Colada Day

July 10 recognizes a sweet, rum-based cocktail on National Piña Colada Day. Today, we are anxiously waiting for the end of the work day to enjoy the cream of coconut and pineapple juice with a dash of rum cocktail.

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NATIONAL CHRONIC DISEASE DAY  July 10

Chronic Disease Day

On July 10 we spread awareness on Chronic Disease Day to educate and advocate for people who live with a chronic health condition every day. We hope is to raise awareness to be supportive for anyone suffering from a chronic disease.

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National Pick Blueberries Day

National Pick Blueberries Day on July 10th invites us to step outside into the bright summer sunshine, grab a basket, and head to the nearest berry patch! This delicious food holiday falls right in the sweet spot of the mid-summer harvest and blends a fun, family-friendly summer activity with healthy eating, baking recipes, and nature appreciation.

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Born on July 10

People born on July 10

1792
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George Dallas

The 11th VP of the U.S., serving under President James Polk from 1845 to 1849.

1875
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Mary McLeod Bethune

Educator and civil rights activist who founded the National Council of Negro Women. She also establish the Aframerican Women's Journal.

1891
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Edith Smaw Quimby

Medical researcher and physicist who was one of the founders of nuclear medicine. Quimby was also involved in groundbreaking development of using diagnostic and therapeutic applications of X-rays.

1905
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Mildred Benson

Journalist and creator of some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries. She is credited with creating the detective's adventurous personality.

1914
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Joe Shuster

Illustrator and co-created Superman.

1921
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John K. Singlaub

Highly decorated U.S. Army Major General who was a founding member of the CIA.

1921
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Harvey Ball

Artist who created a design for a pin back button and the "smiley face" found on buttons.

1921
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Co-founded the Special Olympics.

1926
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Fred Gwynne

Actor best known for his roles as Herman Munster in The Munsters.

1930
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Janette Sherman

Physician who spent her career researching pesticides, nuclear radiation, birth defects, breast cancer, and illnesses caused by toxins in homes. She was a pioneer in the field of occupational and environmental health.

Historical Events on July 10

Events that occurred on July 10 throughout history

1832

President Andrew Jackson vetoes a bill that would re-charter the Second Bank of the U.S.

President Andrew Jackson vetoes a bill that would re-charter the Second Bank of the U.S. The President denounced the institution as "unconstitutional, corrupt, and a tool of the wealthy elite that catered to foreign and privileged interests at the expense of ordinary Americans."

1850

President Millard Fillmore is sworn in the day after President Zachary Taylor's death.

President Millard Fillmore is sworn in, a day after becoming president upon Zachary Taylor's death, who died unexpectedly of natural causes.

1890

Wyoming is admitted as the 44th U.S. state.

Wyoming is admitted as the 44th state to join the Union. The state was carved from sections of the Dakota, Utah, and Idaho territories.

1919

President Woodrow Wilson hand delivers the Treaty of Versailles to the Senate.

President Woodrow Wilson hand delivers the Treaty of Versailles to the Senate. The document ended WWI and proposed the League of Nations.

1925

Science teacher John T. Scopes' trial begins for accusations of teaching evolution.

The trial of John T. Scopes, a young high school science teacher accused of teaching evolution begins. The trial accused Mr. Scopes of violating the Butler Act, which made it illegal to teach human evolution in state-funded schools.

1938

Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world.

Howard Hughes begins a 91-hour airplane flight around the world that will set a new record. Hughes demonstrated modern technology could make safe, long-distance global travel a near-term reality.

1966

The Chicago Freedom Movement holds a rally at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The Chicago Freedom Movement, co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field, Chicago. Nearly as 60,000 people attend.

1981

The Fox & The Hound is released by Disney.

Disney releases The Fox & the Hound.

1985

Coco-Cola reverts to selling the old Coke formula.

Coca-Cola announces it will revert to selling the old formula Coke after public backlash and angry protest calling for the original recipe to be returned to the product.

1998

The Catholic Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys.

The Catholic Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest.

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