CalEvents:Jun/Jun 10
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Notable events for Jun 10
Date
Event
Significance
June 10, 1940
Mussolini declares war on France and the United Kingdom
On this day, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini declared war on France and the United Kingdom during World War II. This affected many African countries under colonial rule, as both Axis and Allied powers used African territories and soldiers in their military campaigns.
June 10, 1963
Equal Pay Act signed into law in the United States
On this day, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law in the U.S., prohibiting wage discrimination based on sex. Although initially targeted toward gender discrimination, this act also had implications for African-American women, who faced both racial and gender discrimination in the workforce.
June 10, 1971
Death of Louis Armstrong, legendary African-American musician
On this day, Louis Armstrong, an iconic African-American jazz musician and trumpeter, passed away. Armstrong was a key figure in the development of jazz and is remembered as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
June 10, 1977
Djibouti becomes a member of the United Nations
On this day, Djibouti, which had gained independence from France on June 27, 1977, was admitted to the United Nations. This marked its official recognition as an independent nation and its entry into the international community.
June 10, 1990
Nelson Mandela visits Zambia during his post-apartheid diplomacy tour
On this day, Nelson Mandela visited Zambia as part of his post-apartheid diplomacy tour following his release from prison. Mandela's visit was aimed at thanking African nations for their support during the fight against apartheid and promoting solidarity within the African continent.
June 10, 2008
Barack Obama secures the Democratic presidential nomination
On this day, Barack Obama officially secured the Democratic Party's nomination for the U.S. presidency, becoming the first African-American to be a major party’s nominee for the U.S. presidency. This milestone was a major step toward his historic election as the 44th president of the United States.
June 10, 2013
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down key part of the Voting Rights Act
On this day, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in *Shelby County v. Holder*, striking down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This decision had a significant impact on African-American voters, as the law had been a cornerstone in protecting voting rights in historically discriminatory states.