What Happened on June 10?

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EVENTS ON JUNE 10

Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.

Second French intervention in Mexico

Year: 1863

During the French intervention in Mexico, Mexico City is captured by French troops.

Battle of Brice's Cross Roads

Year: 1864

American Civil War: Battle of Brice's Crossroads: Confederate troops under Nathan Bedford Forrest defeat a much larger Union force led by General Samuel D. Sturgis in Mississippi.

Mihailo Obrenović, Prince of Serbia

Year: 1868

Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia is assassinated.

American Civil War

Year: 1861

American Civil War: Battle of Big Bethel: Confederate troops under John B. Magruder defeat a much larger Union force led by General Ebenezer W. Pierce in Virginia.

United States Naval Academy

Year: 1854

The United States Naval Academy graduates its first class of students.

The Boat Race

Year: 1829

The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London.

Myall Creek massacre

Year: 1838

Myall Creek massacre: Twenty-eight Aboriginal Australians are murdered.

United States expedition to Korea

Year: 1871

Sinmiyangyo: Captain McLane Tilton leads 109 US Marines in a naval attack on Han River forts on Kanghwa Island, Korea.

BIRTHS ON JUNE 10

Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.

Maurice Sendak

Year of birth: 1928

Maurice Sendak, American author and illustrator (died 2012)

E. O. Wilson

Year of birth: 1929

E. O. Wilson, American biologist, author, and academic (died 2021)

Claudio Gilberto Froehlich

Year of birth: 1927

Claudio Gilberto Froehlich, Brazilian zoologist (died 2023)

László Kubala

Year of birth: 1927

László Kubala, Hungarian footballer, coach, and manager (died 2002)

Lin Yang-kang

Year of birth: 1927

Lin Yang-kang, Chinese politician, 29th Vice Premier of the Republic of China (died 2013)

Tom Taylor, Baron Taylor of Blackburn

Year of birth: 1929

Thomas Taylor, Baron Taylor of Blackburn, British Labour Party politician (died 2016)

Ian Sinclair

Year of birth: 1929

Ian Sinclair, Australian farmer and politician, 42nd Australian Minister for Defence

Aranka Siegal

Year of birth: 1930

Aranka Siegal, Czech-American author and Holocaust survivor

DEATHS ON JUNE 10

Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.

Antoni Gaudí

Year of death: 1926

Antoni Gaudí, Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell (born 1852)

Giacomo Matteotti

Year of death: 1924

Giacomo Matteotti, Italian lawyer and politician (born 1885)

Adolf von Harnack

Year of death: 1930

Adolf von Harnack, German historian and theologian (born 1851)

Frederick Delius

Year of death: 1934

Frederick Delius, English composer and educator (born 1862)

Robert Borden

Year of death: 1937

Robert Borden, Canadian lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1854)

John Bowser

Year of death: 1936

John Bowser, English-Australian politician, 26th Premier of Victoria (born 1856)

Pierre Loti

Year of death: 1923

Pierre Loti, French soldier and author (born 1850)

Arrigo Boito

Year of death: 1918

Arrigo Boito, Italian author, poet, and composer (born 1842)

HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 10

See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 10 around the world.

Maximus of Naples

Christian feast day: Maximus of Naples

Olivia of Palermo

Christian feast day: Olivia

June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Christian feast day: June 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

Portugal Day

Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities)

Maurinus of Cologne

Christian feast day: Maurinus of Cologne

Landry of Paris

Christian feast day: Landry of Paris

Bardo (bishop)

Christian feast day: Bardo

Angel of Portugal

Christian feast day: Guardian Angel of Portugal

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