What Happened on September 10th?

Historic agreement reshapes Europe's map

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Matthew Jones
September 10, 2024

1919 Treaty of Saint-Germain Signed

On September 10, 1919, Austria and the Allied Powers signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain, dissolving the Austro-Hungarian Empire and redrawing Central Europe's borders after World War I. This treaty created new states, transferred territories, and imposed military restrictions on Austria aiming to weaken it and reduce the likelihood of future conflicts in the region.

This photo shows Dr. Karl Renner, head of the Austrian delegation at the Peace Conference, addressing the other delegates when receiving the peace conditions of the Treaty of St. Germain.

🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on September 10:

2008 ─ The Large Hadron Collider conducted its first test operation, marking the beginning of a new era in particle physics and leading to groundbreaking discoveries about the universe.

1984 ─ Alex Trebek debuted as host of the TV game show Jeopardy!, bringing a distinctive style to the show and becoming a staple of American pop culture for 36 years.

1955 ─ The TV show Gunsmoke began airing on CBS, quickly becoming a cultural icon with its authentic portrayal of life in the American West and running for 20 seasons.

1846 ─ Elias Howe was granted a patent for his sewing machine, revolutionizing the garment industry with a lockstitch design that transformed clothing production and paved the way for modern manufacturing.

1813 ─ US naval forces defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie, securing American control of the lake during the War of 1812 and ensuring the safety of the Northwest Territory.

1608 ─ John Smith was chosen president of Jamestown, leading the struggling colony through its early years with strict leadership and crucial trade relationships with Indigenous peoples.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On September 10, we’re singing to:

Marie-Thérèse of Austria (1638) ─ Queen of France as the wife of Louis XIV, she played a significant role in the politics of the French court during her time.

Joseph Wheeler (1836) ─ Confederate general during the American Civil War who later became a US Army general and served as a politician, bridging two significant eras in American history.

Jack Ma (1964) ─ Chinese entrepreneur known for founding Alibaba Group, he became one of the most influential figures in global e-commerce and business innovation.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On September 10, we’re saying goodbye to:

Mary Wollstonecraft (1797) ─ English author renowned for her pioneering work in advocating for women's rights, especially through her seminal book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

Dalton Trumbo (1976) ─ Acclaimed screenwriter and novelist who famously defied the Hollywood blacklist during the McCarthy era, becoming a symbol of resistance against censorship.

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