🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on October 10:

2010 ─ The Netherlands Antilles was officially dissolved, ending its status as an autonomous Caribbean territory within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

1979 ─ Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut, marking the beginning of a record-breaking career that would redefine the sport.

1973 ─ Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned from office amid charges of tax evasion, which led to a major political scandal in the United States.

1970 ─ Fiji gained independence from Great Britain and established itself as a sovereign nation after nearly a century of colonial rule.

1956 ─ The American film Giant had its world premiere, becoming a classic with its powerful themes of family and race relations.

1846 ─ English astronomer William Lassell discovered Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, significantly advancing the study of our solar system.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On October 10, we’re singing to:

Henry Cavendish (1731) ─ British physicist renowned for his discovery of hydrogen and precise measurements of the Earth's density. 

Benjamin Wright (1770) ─ American engineer, known as the "Father of American Civil Engineering," he played a key role in constructing the Erie Canal. 

Isabella II (1830) ─ Queen of Spain whose turbulent reign was marked by political unrest and eventual exile. 

Harold Pinter (1930) ─ British dramatist and Nobel laureate, was celebrated for his distinctive, minimalist style and works such as The Homecoming.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On October 10, we’re saying goodbye to:

William H. Seward (1872) ─ US statesman and Secretary of State best remembered for his role in the purchase of Alaska, known as "Seward's Folly."

Count Tolstoy (1875) ─ Russian writer and poet known for his historical novels and satirical works. 

Edith Piaf (1963) ─ French singer internationally acclaimed for her soulful voice and timeless songs, like La Vie en Rose. 

Orson Welles (1985) ─ Legendary actor, director, and writer, famed for Citizen Kane and his groundbreaking radio broadcast of War of the Worlds. 

Christopher Reeve (2004) ─ Actor and activist best known for his role as Superman and his advocacy for spinal cord injury research.

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