Historical Events
Event of Interest
Himmler orders sterilization of all Jewish women in Ravensbrück concentration camp, in northern Germany
- Netherlands government in exile (London) recognizes Soviet Union
Famous Birthdays
- Ronnie James Dio [Padavona], American singer, songwriter and musician (Elf; Rainbow; Black Sabbath; Dio; and Heaven & Hell), born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (d. 2010)
- [Sixto] Rodríguez, American singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Sugar Man"), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2023)
About July 10, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
