In 2001, Pope John Paul II canonized Lebanon’s first female saint, Saint Rafqa. Image: Wikimedia Commons
On This Day: What happened on 10 June?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.
In 2001, Pope John Paul II canonized Lebanon’s first female saint, Saint Rafqa. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Here’s a look at what happened on this day, 10 June, throughout history. We remember the news, events, and people that influenced the course of history forever.
ON THIS DAY: 10 JUNE
1977 | The International Labor Organization and the United Nations met to discuss apartheid in South Africa and possible steps to prevent further violence and repression of the government.
1986 | In South Africa, the three-year-old ‘Emergency Situation’ was renewed for 12 months, followed by an organized civil disobedience campaign against it.
2019 | The Agusta A109E Power plane crashed at the AXA Equity Center on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, which set fire to the building. The pilot of the helicopter died.
2009 | 88-year-old James Wenneker von Brunn opened fire inside the US Holocaust Museum and shot dead Museum Special Police Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns. Some guards opened fire, injuring von Brunn, who was arrested.
2001 | Pope John Paul II canonized Lebanon’s first female saint, Saint Rafqa.
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BIRTHDAYS
1938 | Indian businessman and politician, Rahul Bajaj.
1976 | Estonian footballer, Alari Lell.
1944 | English rock bass player, Rick Price.
1973 | American rapper and actor, Flesh-n-Bone.
1972 | American director and producer, Steven Fischer.
ON THIS DAY: DEATHS
1967 | American actor, Spencer Tracy, 67.
2012 | Kenyan politician, Joshua Orwa Ojode, 54.
2014 | Brazilian lawyer and politician, 57th Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcello Alencar, 89.
2012 | French painter and academic, Georges Mathieu, 91.
2012 | Dutch songwriter and producer, Will Hoebee, 65.
SPORTS
1984 | On this day, John Barnes and Mark Hateley scored their first goals in international matches giving England a 2-0 victory over Brazil in Brazil.
ENTERTAINMENT
2005 | For the first time “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl” was released in the U.S.A
AFRICA FACT
Algeria is a major exporter of fossil fuels. Exports of petroleum, natural gas
