Interesting Facts of June 10th
- On June 10, 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop became the first person to be hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts.
- June 10, 1752, is purported to be the day Benjamin Franklin performed his famous kite experiment, proving that lightning is electricity. However, this date is based on the old style calendar, and the event actually took place on June 15 according to the modern calendar.
- Alcoholics Anonymous was founded on June 10, 1935, marking a significant development in the way society approached the treatment of alcoholism.
- The Spirit Rover, MER-A (Mars Exploration Rover – A), was launched by NASA on June 10, 2003, beginning its journey to the Red Planet to conduct various scientific experiments and exploration tasks.