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  • 10th September 1608
    John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia, playing a pivotal role in the early success of one of America's first settlements.
  • 10th September 1846
    Elias Howe patents the sewing machine, revolutionizing the garment industry and transforming clothing production.
  • 10th September 1897
    George Smith of Arkansas wins a landmark case that ensures free public education for all children in the state.
  • 10th September 1935
    Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) makes its first official broadcast, enriching Canadian and North American entertainment.
  • 10th September 1945
    The U.S. Patent Office grants a patent for the microwave oven, which would go on to become a household convenience.
  • 10th September 1955
    The television show "Gunsmoke" premieres on CBS, becoming the longest-running primetime live-action series in U.S. television history.
  • 10th September 1960
    Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia wins the gold medal in the marathon at the Rome Olympics, running barefoot and inspiring millions around the world.
  • 10th September 1966
    "The Road Runner Show" premieres on CBS, bringing joy and laughter to children and families with its slapstick humor.
  • 10th September 1977
    France conducts its last guillotine execution, marking a significant step towards the abolition of capital punishment in the country.
  • 10th September 1988
    Arkansas Razorbacks football team wins against the University of Mississippi in a thrilling game, further solidifying their strong reputation in college football.
  • 10th September 1990
    The first successful bone marrow transplant from a baboon to a human is performed in the U.S., marking a medical breakthrough.
  • 10th September 1991
    R.E.M. releases their hit single "Shiny Happy People," which becomes one of their most popular and feel-good songs.
  • 10th September 1993
    "The X-Files" debuts on Fox, becoming one of the most iconic science fiction shows of all time.
  • 10th September 2002
    Switzerland joins the United Nations, marking a positive diplomatic milestone for international cooperation.
  • 10th September 2008
    The Large Hadron Collider at CERN successfully starts up for the first time, beginning a new era of scientific discovery in particle physics.
  • 10th September 2010
    Arkansas's Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art acquires an important collection, cementing its place as a leading cultural institution in the U.S.
  • 10th September 2013
    Apple announces the iPhone 5S, introducing groundbreaking features like the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
  • 10th September 2016
    Arkansas Razorbacks defeat TCU in a dramatic double-overtime game, thrilling fans with one of the greatest college football games in recent history.
  • 10th September 2018
    The musical film "A Star Is Born" premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving widespread acclaim for its performances and soundtrack.
  • 10th September 2021
    Arkansas-native singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves releases her album "Star-Crossed," earning critical praise and commercial success.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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