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June 10
Events on This Day
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1752
261 years ago
Benjamin Franklin flies his kite in a thunderstorm to demonstrate electricity.
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1940
73 years ago
Franklin D. Roosevelt decries Italy's announcement of war with France, saying, "The hand that held the dagger has struck it into the back of its neighbor."
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1972
41 years ago
“Who can take a sun rise, sprinkle it with dew?” With a classic opening line, Sammy Davis Jr.'s sugary sweet song "Candy Man" reaches number one on the Billboard charts.
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2007
6 years ago
James Gandolfini's reign as TV mobster Tony Soprano comes to an end as the final episode of The Sopranos airs.
June 10
Born on This Day
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Judy Garland
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- Numerous Nuptials
- Imbibers
- Famous Irish-Americans
Judy Garland
Film Actress, Television Actress, Pin-up, Singer / 1922 - 1969
Actress and singer Judy Garland was the star of many classic musical films, and was known for her tremendous talent and troubled life.
Born: June 10, 1922
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States
Occupation: Film Actress, Television Actress, ... -
Hattie McDaniel
Hattie McDaniel
Film Actress / 1895 - 1952
Actress and radio performer Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, for her supporting role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind.
1895 | 57 years old
Film Actress -
Eliot Spitzer
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- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Elite and Indiscreet
Eliot Spitzer
U.S. Governor / 1959 -
Former governor Eliot Spitzer had a promising career until his frequent use of prostitutes was discovered, forcing him to resign.
1959 | 53 years old
U.S. Governor -
Howlin' Wolf
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- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- People with Animal Names
Howlin' Wolf
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1910 - 1976
Howlin’ Wolf was a singer and musician famous for his Mississippi Delta style blues singing, guitar and harmonica playing, which he performed in Chicago clubs.
Born: June 10, 1910
Birthplace: West Point, Mississippi, United States
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Leelee Sobieski
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Leelee Sobieski
Film Actress, Television Actress / 1983 -
Actress Leelee Sobieski’s debut film was the Disney comedy Jungle to Jungle. Shortly after, she landed her breakthrough role in Deep Impact.
1983 | 29 years old
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John Edwards
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the U.S. Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
1953 | 59 years old
U.S. Representative
June 10
Died on This Day
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Spencer Tracy
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Spencer Tracy
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1900 - 1967
Spencer Tracy was one of Hollywood's greatest film stars. He appeared in 75 films from 1930 to 1967 and was nominated for five Academy Awards, two of which he won.
Died: June 10, 1967
Age: 67 years old
Place: Beverly Hills, California , United States
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Louis L'Amour
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- Wild West
- Famous Arians
- Famous People Named Louis
Louis L'Amour
Author / 1908 - 1988
Louis L'Amour was a prolific and hugely popular writer of mostly Western novels and short stories.
1988 | 80 years old
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Jack Johnson
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- Automobile Accident Victims
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Arians
Jack Johnson
Boxer / 1878 - 1946
Jack Johnson, nicknamed "the Galveston Giant," was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion.
1946 | 68 years old
Boxer -
Marcus Garvey
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- African-American Expats
- Famous Leos
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Marcus Garvey
Civil Rights Activist / 1887 - 1940
Marcus Garvey was a proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, inspiring the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian movement.
Died: June 10, 1940
Age: 52 years old
Place: London , England
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Antoni Gaudí
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
- Famous Architects
Antoni Gaudí
Architect / 1852 - 1926
Antoni Gaudí was a Barcelona-based Spanish architect whose free-flowing works were greatly influenced by nature.
1926 | 73 years old
Architect -
John Gotti
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- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Named John
John Gotti
Organized Crime Boss / 1940 - 2002
John Gotti was an organized crime leader who became head of the Gambino family.
2002 | 61 years old
Organized Crime Boss
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J. Robin Warren
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Scientists
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
J. Robin Warren
Medical Professional, Scientist / 1937 -
J. Robin Warren is a Nobel Prize-winning pathologist who, with Barry J. Marshall, identified the bacteria that causes ulcers.
June 11, 1937
Scientist -
George H.W. Bush
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.
June 12, 1924
Diplomat -
Basil Rathbone
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- People Who Played Scrooge
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Actors
Basil Rathbone
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1892 - 1967
Character actor Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) is best known for playing Sherlock Holmes in 14 movies from 1939 to 1946.
June 13, 1892
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Robert M. La Follette
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- Historic Hair Band Members
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Robert M. La Follette
Civil Rights Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, U.S. Representative, U.S. Governor / 1855 - 1925
Robert M. La Follette was an American Republican best known as a proponent of progressivism and a fierce opponent to corporate power.
June 14, 1855
U.S. Governor
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Chris Dodd
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- Famous Geminis
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous People Named Chris
Chris Dodd
Lawyer, U.S. Representative / 1944 -
Chris Dodd is an American Democratic politician, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1975–81) and of the U.S. Senate (1981– ).
May 27, 1944
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Ana Castillo
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Ana Castillo
Scholar, Poet / 1953 -
Ana Castillo is an Hispanic-American poet whose work explores themes of race, sexuality, and gender.
June 15, 1953
Scholar, Poet
