What Happened on September 10?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 10
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Battle of Lake Erie
Year:
1813
The United States defeats a British Fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
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American Revolutionary War
Year:
1776
American Revolutionary War: Nathan Hale volunteers to spy for the Continental Army.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Year:
1724
Johann Sebastian Bach leads the first performance of Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, a chorale cantata based on a passion hymn by Johann Rist.
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Reapers' War
Year:
1640
Reapers' War: Junta de Braços (Assembly of Estates) of the Principality of Catalonia summoned. It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary mesures which will lead to the Catalan Republic.
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Elias Howe
Year:
1846
Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine.
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George Mary Searle
Year:
1858
George Mary Searle discovers the asteroid 55 Pandora.
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Russian Civil War
Year:
1918
Russian Civil War: The Red Army captures Kazan.
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Empress Elisabeth of Austria
Year:
1898
Empress Elisabeth of Austria is assassinated by Luigi Lucheni.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 10
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Ted Kluszewski
Year of birth:
1924
Ted Kluszewski, American baseball player and coach (died 1988)
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Roy Brown (blues musician)
Year of birth:
1925
Roy Brown, American singer-songwriter (died 1981)
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Boyd K. Packer
Year of birth:
1924
Boyd K. Packer, American educator and religious leader, 26th President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (died 2015)
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Glen P. Robinson
Year of birth:
1923
Glen P. Robinson, American businessman, founded Scientific Atlanta (died 2013)
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John W. Morris
Year of birth:
1921
John W. Morris, American general (died 2013)
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Joann Lõssov
Year of birth:
1921
Joann Lõssov, Estonian basketball player and coach (died 2000)
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Beryl Cook
Year of birth:
1926
Beryl Cook, English painter and illustrator (died 2008)
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Jean Vanier
Year of birth:
1928
Jean Vanier, Canadian philosopher and humanitarian, founded L'Arche (died 2019)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 10
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
J. F. Archibald
Year of death:
1919
J. F. Archibald, Australian journalist and publisher, founded the Archibald Prize (born 1856)
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Charles Boucher de Boucherville
Year of death:
1915
Charles Boucher de Boucherville, Canadian physician and politician, 3rd Premier of Quebec (born 1822)
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Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Year of death:
1922
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, English poet and activist (born 1840)
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Sukumar Ray
Year of death:
1923
Sukumar Ray, Indian poet and playwright (born 1887)
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Salvatore Maranzano
Year of death:
1931
Salvatore Maranzano, Italian-American gangster (born 1886)
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Bagha Jatin
Year of death:
1915
Bagha Jatin, Indian philosopher and author (born 1879 )
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Pete Browning
Year of death:
1905
Pete Browning, American baseball player (born 1861)
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Simon Sechter
Year of death:
1867
Simon Sechter, Austrian organist, composer, and conductor (born 1788)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 10
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 10 around the world.
Theodard of Maastricht
Christian feast day: Theodard of Maastricht
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September 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: September 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Gibraltar National Day
Gibraltar National Day
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List of Teachers' Days
Teachers' Day (China)
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Edmund Peck
Christian feast day: Edmund James Peck (Anglican Church of Canada)
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Nicholas of Tolentino
Christian feast day: Nicholas of Tolentino
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Children's Day
Children's Day (Honduras)
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Aubert of Avranches
Christian feast day: Aubert
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