On This Day - June 10
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most fascinating and fun events in American history that happened on this day, starting with...
1752: Benjamin Franklin’s Famous Kite Experiment
It’s the spark that lit up science—literally. Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm to prove that lightning was a form of electricity, forever changing our understanding of nature and innovation.
1847: Chicago Tribune Begins Publishing
One of the country’s most enduring newspapers, the Chicago Tribune, hit the presses for the first time. Over the decades, it would become a major voice in journalism, politics, and Midwest culture.
1854: US Naval Academy Graduates Its First Class
In Annapolis, Maryland, the United States Naval Academy proudly sent off its first graduating class, helping to lay the foundation for future generations of naval leadership.
1933: Mount Rushmore Becomes a National Monument
President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially brought Mount Rushmore under the care of the National Park Service. The iconic sculpture has since become a symbol of national pride—and countless family road trips.
1966: Janis Joplin’s First Gig with Big Brother & the Holding Company
Janis Joplin took the stage at San Francisco’s Avalon Ballroom and launched a blues-rock career that would make her a 1960s icon. Her raw voice and electric energy lit up the counterculture scene.
1972: Elvis Presley Records Live at Madison Square Garden
The King of Rock 'n' Roll made history with his legendary concert in New York. Captured live, it became one of the most beloved performances of his career and marked his triumphant return to the Big Apple.
1981: Pete Rose Ties National League Hits Record
Philadelphia Phillies legend Pete Rose tied Stan Musial’s National League record with his 3,630th career hit. It was another milestone in the storied career of one of baseball’s most relentless hitters.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
