Michèle Alliot-Marie
French politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs
A prominent French lawyer and politician with a significant role in government. Served as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs from 2010 to 2011. Held multiple ministerial positions, including Minister of Defense and Minister of the Interior. Served as a member of the National Assembly and as a mayor.
Served as Minister of Foreign and European Affairs
Held the position of Minister of Defense
Served as Minister of the Interior
Other People Born on September 10th
Jared Lee Loughner
Mass murderer involved in a shooting
Born
September 10th, 1988 37 years ago
Loughner carried out a mass shooting on January 8, 2011, at a public event in Tucson, Arizona, targeting U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords. The attack resulted in six deaths and thirteen injuries. Loughner was arrested shortly after the shooting and subsequently found guilty of multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. In 2012, he received a life sentence without the possibility of parole after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Continue ReadingRobert Wise
Film director and producer of classics
Born
September 10th, 1914 111 years ago
Died
September 14th, 2005 20 years ago — 91 years old
Directed and produced acclaimed films across various genres. Gained recognition for work in the science fiction and musical genres. Won Academy Awards for directing 'West Side Story' and 'The Sound of Music'. Contributed significantly to the editing of 'Citizen Kane', one of the most influential films in cinema history.
Continue ReadingEutychius
Patriarch of Alexandria (d. 940)
Born
September 10th, 877 1148 years ago
Served as the Patriarch of Alexandria during the early 10th century. Eutychius was instrumental in the theological debates of his time, particularly in relation to Christology. Contributed to the promotion of the Orthodox Christian faith and engaged with the Islamic philosophical discourse. Compiled teachings and historical accounts that provided insights into the religious context of the era and shaped Orthodox thought.
Continue ReadingAnna Blinkova
Tennis player with Grand Slam appearances
Born
September 10th, 1998 27 years ago
A professional tennis player from Russia, competed primarily in singles on the WTA Tour. Began playing tennis at a young age and turned professional in 2015. Achieved significant rankings in women's tennis and participated in Grand Slam tournaments. Has represented Russia in international competitions.
Continue ReadingGovind Ballabh Pant
Indian politician, 2nd Chief Minister of UP
Born
September 10th, 1887 138 years ago
Died
March 7th, 1961 65 years ago — 73 years old
A prominent lawyer and politician, served as the 2nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1955 to 1961. Played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement and was a close associate of Jawaharlal Nehru. Served as a member of the Constituent Assembly and contributed to the framing of the Indian Constitution. Worked to improve education and infrastructure in the state. Held various important positions, including Union Minister for Home Affairs.
Continue ReadingRoger Maris
Baseball player, 1961 home run champion
Born
September 10th, 1934 91 years ago
Died
December 14th, 1985 40 years ago — 51 years old
A Major League Baseball player, achieved significant acclaim during a career primarily with the New York Yankees. In 1961, set a then single-season home run record by hitting 61 home runs, surpassing the previous record held by Babe Ruth. Maris won the American League MVP award in the same year. Also played for the Kansas City Royals late in his career. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to the development of young players in the sport.
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