What Happened on August 10, 1909

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Easdale, British orchestral and film composer (The Red Shoes; Gone To Earth), born in Manchester, England (d. 1995)
  • Claude Thornhill, American pianist, arranger (Andre Kostelanetz; Tony Bennett), composer ("Snowfall"), and bandleader ("A Sunday Kind of Love"), born in Terre Haute, Indiana (d. 1965)
  • George Crockett Jr., American attorney (founded 1st racially integrated law firm) and politician (Rep-D-MI, 1980-91), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 1997)
  • Leo Fender, American inventor, and electric guitar designer (Telecaster; Stratocaster; Precision Bass), born in Anaheim California (d. 1991)
  • Mohammed V, Sultan of Morocco (1925-57), King of Morocco (1957-61), born in Fes, Morocco (d. 1961)

About August 10, 1909

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo