On 10 September in poetry and history
Poets born or who died on this date, plus historical events that happened on this day across history.
610 poets with calendar dates · 6,535 events with calendar dates in the catalogue
2 birthdays · 2 death anniversaries · 6 world events on 10 September
Birthdays
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Georgia Douglas Johnson
10 September 1880 – 15 May 1966 (~86)
Born 10 September 1880 — would have been 146 in 2026
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Hilda Doolittle
10 September 1886 – 27 September 1961 (~75)
Born 10 September 1886 — would have been 140 in 2026
Death anniversaries
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Amy Levy
10 November 1861 – 10 September 1889 (~28)
Died 10 September 1889 — 137 years ago on this date
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Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
17 August 1840 – 10 September 1922 (~82)
Died 10 September 1922 — 104 years ago on this date
World events on this day
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Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Adopted
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was adopted by the United Nations in 1996, aiming to prohibit all nuclear explosions worldwide. Although the treaty has not been fully ratified, its adoption marked a significant step towards global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. The CTBT reflects the international community's commitment to preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peace and security.
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Discovery of Homo naledi in South Africa
The discovery of Homo naledi, one of the most remarkable paleoanthropological finds of the 21st century, was announced from the Rising Star cave system in South Africa. The site contained the remains of at least 15 individuals, representing a new species with a unique combination of primitive and modern features. Dating to between 335,000 and 236,000 years old, the species may have existed contemporaneously with early modern humans and Neanderthals.
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Swanson introduces the first frozen TV dinner
In 1954, the Swanson company based in Omaha, Nebraska, introduced the first commercially successful frozen TV dinner, a partitioned aluminum tray containing turkey, cornbread stuffing, frozen peas, and sweet potatoes designed to be heated in an oven and eaten while watching television. The product was inspired by a massive post-Thanksgiving surplus of turkey and the growing popularity of television as a domestic activity that discouraged elaborate meal preparation. Priced at 98 cents, the TV dinner sold ten million units in its first year and established the frozen prepared meal as a major food category, fundamentally altering American dining patterns and family meal structures.
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France Carries Out Its Last Guillotine Execution
Hamida Djandoubi was executed by guillotine at Baumettes Prison in Marseille, France. He was the last person executed in France and the last person put to death by guillotine anywhere. France abolished capital punishment in 1981.
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Great American Beer Festival Founded
The Great American Beer Festival was founded in Boulder, Colorado, and later became a major showcase and competition for American brewers. It helped define styles, awards, and public awareness in the craft beer movement.
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Invention of the Sewing Machine
In 1846, Elias Howe patented the first practical sewing machine, which marked a significant turning point in the textile industry. This invention mechanized the process of sewing, allowing for faster and more efficient production of clothing and textiles. The sewing machine not only transformed the garment manufacturing sector but also had a profound impact on the economy, enabling the rise of ready-to-wear clothing and changing the dynamics of labor in the industry.