Check out some of the events that took place on this day in history:

2007 Sopranos Came To An End

It was on June 10, 2007 that the last episode of its landmark TV series The Sopranos.

2000 Closure Of The Millennium Bridge

It was on this day back in 2000 that the authorities were forced to close the new Millennium bridge as it was deemed dangerous as large crowds had caused it to sway significantly and it was deemed a danger to life.

1990 Pilot Sucked From Cockpit Survives

On June 10, 1990, a British Airways pilot survived after being sucked out of the window of his plane at 23,000 feet above the ground over London.

1986 Knighthood For Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof was awarded a knighthood by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on this day back in 1986.

1977 Killer Of Martin Luther King Escapes

James Earl Ray, the man convicted of the killing of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr managed to escape from prison.  He was captured shortly thereafter.

1965 Flying First At London Heathrow Airport

Today back in 1965 saw the first ever automatic plane landing at London Heathrow.

1931 Chester Zoo Opening

It was on this day back in 1931 that Chester Zoo welcome visitors for the first time.

1829 Oxford Triumphant

The crew from Oxford won the first ever Oxford v Cambridge University Boat Race on this day back in 1829.

1692 First Salem Witch Trial Hanging

It was on this day back in 1692 that Bridget Bishop was the first person to be hanged during the Salem witch trials.

BORN ON THIS DAY

  • 1984 – Ryan Thomas, the soap actor and celebrity
  • 1965 – Elizabeth Hurley, the actress
  • 1923 – Robert Maxwell, the media tycoon
  • 1922 – Judy Garland, the actress
  • 1921 – Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

DIED ON THIS DAY

  • 1993 – Les Dawson, the British comedian