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Thursday, 10 September 2026

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★ Born on this day 1 entry

1934
Charles Kuralt, "On the road..." for CBS.
US Media & Broadcasting 92 yrs ago

► Events on this day 8 entries

1608
John Smith elected president of the Jamestown colony council.
US Politics & Government 418 yrs ago
1846
Elias Howe receives patent for his sewing machine.
US Science & Technology 180 yrs ago
1847
First theater opens in Hawaii.
US Arts & Culture 179 yrs ago
1869
A Baptist minister invents the rickshaw in Yokohama, Japan to help his invalid wife get about.
JP Politics & Government 157 yrs ago
1913
Lincoln Highway opens as first paved coast-to-coast highway.
US Geography & Exploration 113 yrs ago
1953
Swanson sells its first "TV Dinner." It tasted like a rerun!
US Media & Broadcasting 73 yrs ago
1955
"Gunsmoke" premieres on CBS television.
US Media & Broadcasting 71 yrs ago
1965
Last episode of Mr. Ed airs, (Come on Wilber!).
US Media & Broadcasting 61 yrs ago