September 10: What Happened on This Day in History
September 10th marks the 253rd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 254th in case of leap years). There are 112 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on September 10th in history, famous birthdays on September 10th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to September 10.
What happened on September 10?
Here's what happened on September 10th in history:
- 2018: The Netherlands officially announced the termination of its financial and operational support for Syrian opposition forces and the White Helmets, citing extremely low probability of success in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. Support will completely cease by December 2018.
- 2017: During the Syrian Civil War, Russian military airstrikes targeted ferries crossing the Euphrates near Deir ez-Zor, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 civilians, including 9 children, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
- 2016: The United States and Russia reached a landmark peace agreement for Syria, aimed at reducing combat in specific regions and creating a unified center to combat terrorist organizations ISIL and Al-Nusra Front.
- 2015: During the Syrian Civil War, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) launched an attack on a government-held air base near the eastern city of Deir ez-Zor. The assault resulted in dozens of casualties among both ISIL militants and government loyalists.
- 2012: Mexican authorities discovered 16 bodies in the southern state of Guerrero, highlighting the ongoing brutal conflict between drug cartels and law enforcement.
- 2009: Prime Minister Gordon Brown officially apologized for the shameful treatment of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and World War II code-breaker who was chemically castrated for being homosexual. This apology acknowledged the historical injustice against Turing, who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi encryption during the war but was later persecuted for his sexual orientation.
- 1997: The 36th Walker Cup, a prestigious amateur golf competition between teams from the United States and Great Britain & Ireland, takes place.
- 1992: Allan Huber 'Bud' Selig was appointed as the interim commissioner of Major League Baseball, marking a significant moment in the sport's administrative history. Selig would later become the official commissioner in 1998 and serve until 2015, overseeing major changes in the league.
- 1989: In a pivotal moment of the Cold War, the Hungarian government opens its western borders, allowing refugees from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) to flee to the West, signaling a significant weakening of the Iron Curtain.
- 1976: On September 10, 1976, five Croatian terrorists successfully hijacked a TWA aircraft at La Guardia Airport in New York, creating a significant international security incident and highlighting the ongoing tensions of the era.
What famous birthdays are on September 10?
On September 10th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Jared Diamond (1937)Jared Diamond is a renowned American geographer, historian, and author who revolutionized understanding of human societal development...
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Colin Firth (1960)Oscar-winning British actor acclaimed for his compelling performances in period dramas and romantic comedies, particularly in 'The King's...
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Big Daddy Kane (1968)Big Daddy Kane is a legendary hip-hop artist who significantly influenced the genre during its golden age in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Guy Ritchie (1968)Guy Ritchie is a renowned British film director famous for his stylized crime comedies and distinctive storytelling.
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Bill O'Reilly (1949)Bill O'Reilly is a prominent American conservative political commentator, television host, and author known for his long-running show 'The...
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Chris Columbus (1958)Renowned American film director famous for directing blockbuster family movies like Home Alone and the first Harry Potter film, who has...
![Ryan Phillippe]()
Ryan Phillippe (1974)Ryan Phillippe is a prominent American actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s with notable films like 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Gosford...
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Philip Baker Hall (1931)Renowned character actor known for distinctive roles in films like Boogie Nights and Hard Eight, with a career spanning several decades in...
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Amy Irving (1953)Accomplished American actress from a theatrical family, Amy Irving studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has appeared...
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Judy Geeson (1948)English actress known for her roles in 'To Sir, with Love' and 'Berserk', a notable performer in British cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Who died on September 10?
On September 10th the following celebrities died:
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Pier Angeli (1971)Italian-American actress who rose to fame in Rome and Hollywood, known for her breakthrough roles in films like 'Teresa' and 'Domani è...
![Burgess Meredith]()
Burgess Meredith (1997)Renowned American actor famous for iconic roles in Batman as the Penguin and as Mickey in Rocky, a versatile performer with a long and...
![Richard Kiel]()
Richard Kiel (2014)American actor famous for playing the iconic steel-toothed villain 'Jaws' in James Bond films, particularly 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.
![Charles Denner]()
Charles Denner (1995)French actor known for notable roles in films like 'Mado Stella' and 'Z Landru', who had a successful career in cinema and passed away at...
![Joanne Dru]()
Joanne Dru (1996)American actress known for her roles in Western and film noir movies during the 1940s and 1950s, including 'Red River' and 'All the King's...
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- Dalton Trumbo (1976)
Prominent Hollywood screenwriter known for his significant contributions to cinema and his courageous stance during the Hollywood blacklist...
- Patty Berg (2006)
Pioneering American professional golfer who was instrumental in establishing the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
What day of the year is September 10?
September 10th marks the 253rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 254th in case of leap years).
There are 112 days remaining until the end of the year.
September 10th is the 10th day of the month of September.
What day of the week is September 10?
On September 10th, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.
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What zodiac sign is associated with the day September 10?
The zodiac sign associated with September 10th is Virgo according to the Western Zodiac.
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