On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
February 10
Events on This Day
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1966
47 years agoRalph Nader testifies before Congress about safety issues in the American automobile industry.
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1969
44 years agoU.S. women's figure skater Peggy Fleming wins a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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1978
35 years agoGuitarist Eddie Van Halen's band releases its self-titled debut album, Van Halen.
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1993
20 years agoNinety million people worldwide tune in to watch Oprah Winfrey interview Michael Jackson during a live TV broadcast.
February 10
Born on This Day
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Roberta Flack
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Roberta Flack
Songwriter, Singer / 1937 -
Roberta Flack is a Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for hits like “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”
Born: February 10, 1937
Age: 76 years old
Birthplace: Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Singer -
Mark Spitz
- In these groups:
- Olympic Swimmers
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Named Mark
Mark Spitz
Professional Swimmer / 1950 -
American swimmer Mark Spitz set a world record at the 1972 Olympic Games, when he won seven gold medals across individual and team events.
1950 | 63 years old
Professional Swimmer -
Glenn Beck
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
- Famous People Named Glenn
Glenn Beck
Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, Journalist / 1964 -
Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck rose to nationally syndicated television and radio host with his knack for creating controversy.
1964 | 49 years old
Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host, ... -
Greg Norman
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Golfers
- Famous People Born in 1955
Greg Norman
Golfer / 1955 -
Despite his successes, Australian golfer Greg Norman earned a reputation for his inability to sustain leads in several major tournaments.
Born: February 10, 1955
Age: 58 years old
Birthplace: Mount Isa, Australia
Occupation: Golfer -
Jimmy Durante
- In these groups:
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
Jimmy Durante
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Comedian, Pianist, Singer, Television Personality / 1893 - 1980
Jimmy Durante was an American comedian whose career in every major entertainment performance medium spanned more than six decades.
1893 | 86 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Comedian, ... -
Laura Dern
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Laura Dern
Film Actress, Television Actress, Director, Television Producer / 1967 -
Actor, director and writer Laura Dern, daughter of actors Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd, has played everything from willowy ingénues to drug-addicted washouts. She's known for starring in Jurassic Park, and for co-producing and starring on the series Enlightened.
1967 | 46 years old
Film Actress, Television Actress, ...
February 10
Died on This Day
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Arthur Miller
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Blacklisted
- Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller
Playwright / 1915 - 2005
Arthur Miller was an American playwright whose bitting criticism of societal problems defined his genius. His best known play is Death of a Salesman.
Died: February 10, 2005
Age: 89 years old
Place: Roxbury, Connecticut , United States
Occupation: Playwright -
Alex Haley
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Leos
Alex Haley
Journalist, Author / 1921 - 1992
Alex Haley was an American writer whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted the struggles of African Americans.
1992 | 70 years old
Journalist, Author -
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin
- In these groups:
- Famous Geminis
- Famous People Named Alexander
- Famous Poets
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin
Author, Poet / 1799 - 1837
Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin is a Russian poet an fiction writer who is considered the founder of modern Russian literature.
1837 | 37 years old
Author, Poet
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