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October 10
Events on This Day
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1827
186 years ago
Joseph Henry presents a paper at the Albany Institute about his experiments with electromagnetism. His work will lead to the development of the telegraph.
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1935
78 years ago
The George Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess premieres at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. It will run for 16 weeks and be revived seven times.
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1957
56 years ago
President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologizes to a Ghanaian diplomat who is refused service in a Delaware restaurant.
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1973
40 years ago
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns after pleading no contest to a charge of federal income tax evasion.
October 10
Born on This Day
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Thelonious Monk
- In these groups:
- Famous Jazz Musicians
- Famous Libras
- Famous Pianists
Thelonious Monk
Songwriter, Pianist / 1917 - 1982
Thelonious Monk is one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time and one of first creators of modern jazz.
Born: October 10, 1917
Birthplace: Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States
Occupation: Songwriter, Pianist -
Frederick Douglass Patterson
- In these groups:
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Libras
Frederick Douglass Patterson
Educator / 1901 - 1988
Educator Frederick Douglass Patterson served as president of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. He also founded the United College Negro Fund.1901 | 86 years old
Educator -
Harold PinterHarold Pinter
Activist, Playwright, Poet, Screenwriter / 1930 - 2008
Harold Pinter is a renowned British playwright who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2005.
1930 | 78 years old
Activist, Playwright, Poet, ... -
Brett Favre
- In these groups:
- Sober Celebs
- Celebrities Caught Naked
- Famous Libras
Brett Favre
Football Player / 1969 -
Quarterback Brett Favre led the Green Bay Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI, and is the all-time leader in career passing yards and touchdowns.
Born: October 10, 1969
Age: 43 years old
Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Occupation: Football Player -
Tanya Tucker
- In these groups:
- Contemporary Country Stars
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
- Famous Libras
Tanya Tucker
Singer, Reality Television Star / 1958 -
Tanya Tucker is an American singer best known for her country hits in the 1970s through 2000s. Tucker is one of the best-selling female vocalists of all time.
1958 | 54 years old
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Ben Vereen
- In these groups:
- Soul Train Guests
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Ben Vereen
Actor / 1946 -
Actor Ben Vereen starred in Broadway's Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin before appearing in the epic 1977 mini series Roots.
1946 | 66 years old
Actor
October 10
Died on This Day
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Orson Welles
- In these groups:
- Blacklisted
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
Orson Welles
Film Actor, Director / 1915 - 1985
Orson Welles wrote, directed and starred in the film Citizen Kane, among others, which remains one of the most influential films ever made.
Died: October 10, 1985
Age: 70 years old
Place: Los Angeles, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Director -
Christopher Reeve
- In these groups:
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Famous Libras
- Famous Actors
Christopher Reeve
Film Actor / 1952 - 2004
Actor Christopher Reeve played Superman in the movie and its sequels. After a spinal cord injury, he started a foundation to help other paraplegics.
2004 | 52 years old
Film Actor -
Yul Brynner
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Numerous Nuptials
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Yul Brynner
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1920 - 1985
Yul Brynner was an actor of stage and screen most famous for portraying King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I.
1985 | 65 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor
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Orlando Hernández
- In these groups:
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Libras
- Famous Baseball Players
Orlando Hernández
Baseball Player / 1965 -
Orlando Hernández fled Cuba for America after being banned from baseball in 1997. He signed with the New York Yankees and helped them win three World Series.October 11, 1965
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Alice Childress
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
- Famous People Named Alice
Alice Childress
Author, Playwright / 1916 - 1994
Alice Childress is an African-American playwright associated with the Harlem Renaissance. She is also the author of several young adult novels.
October 12, 1916
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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Singers
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
October 13, 1948
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Usher
- In these groups:
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
- Soul Train Guests
- Fashion Front Row
Usher
Television Actor, Entrepreneur, Singer / 1978 -
Usher is a successful American R&B and pop musician who began making music at age 15. His hit albums include My Way, Confessions and Looking 4 Myself.
October 14, 1978
Entrepreneur
Famous Libras
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Joseph Lowery
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Joseph Lowery
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1921 -
Civil rights leader, social activist and minister Joseph Lowery has fought against prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans for more than 50 years.
October 6, 1921
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George Weah
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- Famous Libras
- Famous Antiwar Activists
- Famous Soccer Players
George Weah
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player / 1966 -
Liberian soccer star George Weah was named African, European and World Player of the Year in 1995 and has since become a prominent humanitarian and politician.
October 1, 1966
Anti-War Activist, Soccer Player
