Box-office #1
The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · dir. Irvin Kershner
Wide US release on May 23, 1980. Goes on to become the highest-grossing film of the year.
Sci-fiStar Wars $538M worldwide
On this day
June 10 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A curious almanac of what happened on June 10 across the years — history, birthdays, the songs that ruled the charts, the films that packed cinemas, and the science that nudged the world forward.
12
Events
7
Birthdays
2
Holidays
War 163 years ago
During the French intervention in Mexico, Mexico City is captured by French troops.
French forces capture Mexico City during their intervention in Mexico, a campaign that would eventually install Maximilian I as emperor.
History
What happened on June 10
12 verified entries Full timeline
- 671Science
Emperor Tenji of Japan introduces a water clock (clepsydra) called Rokoku. The instrument, which measures time and indicates hours, is placed in the capital of Ōtsu.
Emperor Tenji introduces a water clock called Rokoku to measure time and indicate hours in the capital of Ōtsu.
- 1190War
Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph while leading an army to Jerusalem.
Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph during his campaign to reclaim Jerusalem.
- 1225Religion
Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes in which he approves the mission of Dominican friars to Morocco.
Pope Honorius III issues the bull Vineae Domini custodes, approving the Dominican friars' mission to Morocco.
- 1329European history
The Battle of Pelekanon is the last attempt of the Byzantine Empire to retain its cities in Asia Minor.
The Byzantine Empire suffers a decisive defeat at the Battle of Pelekanon, ending its efforts to retain cities in Asia Minor.
- 1358War
Battle of Mello: The peasant forces of the Jacquerie are crushed by the army of the French nobility.
The peasant rebels of the Jacquerie are defeated by the French noble army in a battle that marks the end of their uprising.
- 1523European history
Copenhagen is surrounded by the army of Frederick I of Denmark, as the city will not recognise him as the successor of Christian II of Denmark.
Frederick I of Denmark surrounds Copenhagen with his army after the city refuses to acknowledge him as Christian II's successor.
- 1539Religion
Council of Trent: Pope Paul III sends out letters to his bishops, delaying the Council due to war and the difficulty bishops had traveling to Venice.
Pope Paul III delays the Council of Trent due to war and travel difficulties faced by bishops.
- 1619European history
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Záblatí, a turning point in the Bohemian Revolt.
Swedish forces defeat the Bohemians at the Battle of Záblatí, marking a pivotal shift against the Bohemian Revolt.
- 1692US history
Salem witch trials: Bridget Bishop is hanged at Gallows Hill near Salem, Massachusetts, for "certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft and Sorceries".
Bridget Bishop becomes the first person executed in the Salem witch trials, hanged at Gallows Hill in Massachusetts for practicing witchcraft.
- 1719UK history
Jacobite risings: Battle of Glen Shiel.
Government forces defeat a Jacobite army at the Battle of Glen Shiel, ending Scottish Highland rebellion hopes.
- 1793World history
French Revolution: Following the arrests of Girondin leaders, the Jacobins gain control of the Committee of Public Safety installing the revolutionary dictatorship.
The Jacobins seize control of the Committee of Public Safety, establishing a revolutionary dictatorship.
- 1863War
During the French intervention in Mexico, Mexico City is captured by French troops.
French forces capture Mexico City during their intervention in Mexico, a campaign that would eventually install Maximilian I as emperor.
Born today
Famous birthdays on June 10
7 this date All birthdays
🎂 53
Faith Evans
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress
Faith Evans, the American singer-songwriter and actress who became the first female artist signed to Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records, turns 52 today.
Born
1973
Turns 53
today
Frederick Cook
American physician and explorer
1865 – 1940
Eugene Parker
American astrophysicist and academic
1927 – 2022
James McDivitt
American general, pilot, and astronaut
1929 – 2022
Dan Fouts
American football player and sportscaster
b. 1951 · 75
JoJo Hailey
American singer
b. 1971 · 55
Alexandra Stan
Romanian singer-songwriter, dancer, and model
b. 1989 · 37
Music
The number one songs on June 10
Across the years Full chart history
Also #1 on this day
- 2025"Ordinary"— Alex Warren
- 2024"Espresso"— Sabrina Carpenter
- 2023"Miracle"— Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
- 2022"As It Was"— Harry Styles
- 2021"Good 4 U"— Olivia Rodrigo
- 2020"Rain on Me"— Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
Film & TV
At the movies
Box office #1 and premieres All releases
🏆 Sport June 10, 1944
In baseball, 15-year-old Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds becomes the youngest player ever in a major-league game.
Joe Nuxhall becomes the youngest player in Major League Baseball history at age 15.
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🔬 Science June 10, 2003
The Spirit rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission.
NASA launches the Spirit rover, marking the start of its Mars Exploration Rover mission.
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Holidays & observances
2 celebrated today
World Art Nouveau Day (Worldwide)
International
World Art Nouveau Day (WAND) is an event dedicated to Art Nouveau that is celebrated annually on 10 June
Portugal Day, also Day of Camões (Portugal and the Portuguese communities)
International
Portugal Day, officially Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Communities Day, is the national day of Portugal celebrated annually on 10 June