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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for June 10, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Events that occurred on June 10 throughout history
<p>Henry Hudson explored Manhattan Island in 1609 on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. The exploration led to Dutch merchants beginning trade with the Indigenous population and laid the foundation for permanent settlement a few years later. </p>
<p>Settlers from Sweden and Finland introduced this building style to the New Sweden colony, creating the first log cabins in America.</p>
<p>Bridget Bishop becomes the first person executed during the Salem witch trials. After being convicted of witchcraft, she was hanged in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.</p>
<p>Benjamin Franklin and his son test the lightning conductor with his kite-flying experiment. They flew a silk kite into an approaching storm, drawing electricity from the clouds down a wet hemp string to a metal key. The result was proving lightning is electrical in nature and inspiring the lightning rod.</p>
<p>A paddle-wheel steamship becomes the first steamboat to successfully navigate the open ocean. The <em>Phoenix </em>left New York City to Philadelphia.</p>
<p>The Chicago Tribune begins publishing. The paper printed a modest 400 copies of the paper daily. </p>
<p>The first class of the U.S. Naval Academy students graduate from the four-year curriculum that required midshipmen to study at the academy and train aboard ships. </p>
<p>Steamship Agnes arrives in New Orleans with the first delivery of frozen beef in history. Originating from Texas, this delivery proved that perishable meats could be preserved and transported long-distance without spoiling.</p>
<p>The first demonstration of artificial lightning is showcased in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The display produced 3-million-volt artificially created lightning. The breakthrough helped scientists study atmospheric electricity and design future protective equipment for power grids.</p>
<p>President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, South Dakota. The monument would become a part of the National Park Service.</p>
<p>Dr. Robert Smith takes his last drink and creates the Alcoholics Anonymous organization to support people and their sobriety.</p>
<p>Joe Nuxhall (15 years old) becomes the youngest player ever to play in a MLB game as a result of WWII player shortage. Nuxhall he pitched two-thirds of an inning in an 18-0 blowout against the St. Louis Cardinals.</p><p></p>
<p>President John F. Kennedy signs the Equal Pay<em> Act of 1963</em> in effort to abolish wage disparity based on sex.</p>
<p>he Spirit Rover is launched on Mars by NASA and safely lands on Mars on January 4, 2004.</p>
<p>Andrew Jackson's African Grey parrot "Polly" is removed from his funeral for yelling obscenities at The Hermitage, Tennessee. </p>
People born on June 10
Solar and plasma physicist who was often referred to the "Father and Founder of Heliophysics".
Pioneer in the creation of both the New Deal Social Security.
Physician-in-chief of Continental Army and co-founder of the Medical College at the University of Pennsylvania. He is often referred to as the "Founder of Public Medical Instruction in America."
Sociobiologist and the world’s leading authority on ants.
The first women to practice law in New England.
Founder of Dunkin' Donuts.
Scientist who is considered the founder of sociobiology.
Actress and singer whose career spanned over four decades, including The Wizard of Oz and A Star Is Born.
Educator, writer, and politician who was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, representing the state of Georgia.
Actress best known for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
