Historical Events
- British ambassador to the US Sir Kim Darroch resigns after his secret cables calling the US president "inept" were published
- Earliest evidence of modern humans outside Africa found with 210,000 year old skull from Apidima Cave, southern Greece published in "Nature"
Sports History
Kawhi Leonard signs with the Los Angeles Clippers to a reported three-year, $103 million contract
Music History
Taylor Swift named the world's highest paid entertainer by Forbes earning $185 million in 2018
Famous Deaths
- Jerry Lawson, American a cappella singer and arranger (Persuasions - "Under the Boardwalk"), dies of Guillain–Barré syndrome at 75
Jim Bouton (1939-2019)
American baseball pitcher, 1962-70 and 1978 (New York Yankees and 3 other teams; All-Star, 1969), author ("Ball Four"), and broadcaster, dies of cerebral amyloid angiopathy at 80
- Valentina Cortesa, Italian actress (Day for Night, Kidnap Syndicate), dies at 96
- Walt Michaels, American NFL linebacker, coach (5-time Pro Bowl; Cleveland Browns; head coach NY Jets 1977-82), dies at 89
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About July 10, 2019
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: I Don't Care - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
