Who's Celebrating Today? A Peek at June 10th's History
On the 10th of June, events transpired. - On the 10th of June, events transpired.
Welcome to the June 10th edition of our calendar! Let's take a look at who's marking the day in history, famous birthdays, and some captivating events that left their mark.
To paint a broader picture, here are a few historically noteworthy happenings on June 10th throughout the ages:
- 1838: The shocking Myall Creek massacre occurred, taking the lives of 28 Aboriginal Australians.1
- 1854: The United States Naval Academy prepared to set sail after graduating its first class.1
- 1861: The Battle of Big Bethel unfolded in Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory over a larger Union force.1
- 1863: French troops stormed their way into Mexico City amid the French intervention in Mexico.1
- 1864: The Battle of Brice's Crossroads unfolded, finishing in a Confederate victory over a larger Union force.1
- 1868: The tragic death of Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia, made headlines in the European press.1
- 1886: The stunning Mount Tarawera eruption in New Zealand brought about the loss of 153 lives and buried the famous Pink and White Terraces.1
Now, let's check out what's happening in 2025:
Name Days
Bardo, Maurin, Olivia
Historical Event
1995 - Regina Halmich claimed the Women's International Boxing Federation (WIBF) flyweight title, becoming the first German professional female boxer to win a world championship.3
1985 - French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius made history as the first leader of one of the three Western allied states to visit the German Democratic Republic (GDR).2
1935 - Alcoholics Anonymous, the world's first self-help organization for alcoholics, rose from the ashes in Akron, Ohio.4
1865 - Richard Wagner's grand opera, "Tristan and Isolde," premiered in Munich to a torrent of applause.5
1190 - Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa heard his final knell in the Saleph river (now Göksu) in Anatolia during the Third Crusade.6
Birthdays
1965 - Andrea Kiewel (60), a beloved German TV presenter known for hosting "ZDF Fernsehgarten."
1965 - Veronica Ferres (60), a renowned German actress, charms audiences with her performances in "Das Superweib" and "Die Staatsaffäre."
1965 - Liz Hurley (60), the enchanting British actress and model, turns heads wherever she goes.
1955 - Annette Schavan (70), Germany's former Federal Minister of Education and Research from 2005 to 2013.
Deaths
2010 - Sigmar Polke, the visionary German painter, reflected his unique perspective on life through his remarkable artwork.
(1) Historical Events of Interest On June 10th- The Myall Creek Massacre happened in 1838.- The graduation of the first class at the US Naval Academy occurred in 1854.- The Battle of Big Bethel unfolded in Virginia in 1861.- French troops captured Mexico City during the French intervention in Mexico in 1863.- The Battle of Brice's Crossroads resulted in a Confederate victory in 1864.- The assassination of Mihailo Obrenović III, Prince of Serbia, occurred in 1868.- Mount Tarawera erupted in New Zealand in 1886.- The Gaspee Affair, a pivotal moment leading to the American Revolution, transpired in 1772.- The Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire was declared by Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, in 1916.
(2) First leaders to visit the GDR- French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius visited the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in 1985.
(3) First German Female Boxing Champion- Regina Halmich became the first German professional female boxer to win a world championship title on June 10, 1995.
(4) Birth of Alcoholics Anonymous- Alcoholics Anonymous came into existence on June 10, 1935, in Akron, Ohio.
(5) Premiere of Richard Wagner's Tristan and Isolde- Richard Wagner's grand opera, "Tristan and Isolde," had its premiere on June 10, 1865, in Munich.
(6) Death of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa- Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa drowned in the rivers Saleph (now Göksu) in Anatolia on June 10, 1190, during the Third Crusade.
The Commission, in its role, has been requested to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation during entertainment events, such as live concerts or sporting events.
During the June 10th festivities, one can find solace in knowing that the workers involved in organizing the entertainment and sports events are protected from the risks associated with ionizing radiation.
