Motto Suggested by Founding Fathers
- On August 10, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson proposed 'E pluribus unum' as the U.S. motto.
- This phrase translates to 'Out of many, one,' reflecting the unity of the states.
- The motto was eventually adopted for the Great Seal of the United States.
On August 10, significant historical events unfolded across various years, marking pivotal moments in both American and global history. In 1920, the infamous Mexican revolutionary Francisco "Pancho" Villa surrendered to authorities, reportedly seeking solace in a bottle of cognac following his capitulation. This event underscored the tumultuous period of the Mexican Revolution and Villa's complex legacy. Fast forward to 1962, civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and three associates were convicted of disorderly conduct in Albany, Georgia. Each was fined $200 and sentenced to 60 days in jail, although the sentences were suspended, allowing them to serve probation instead. This incident highlighted the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States during a time of significant social upheaval. In 1977, the arrest of David Berkowitz, known as the "Son of Sam," shocked New York City. The 24-year-old postal worker was charged with a series of murders that left six dead and seven injured, leading to a life sentence in prison. His case became emblematic of urban crime and the psychological complexities surrounding serial offenders. The day also witnessed natural disasters and international agreements. In 1980, Hurricane Allen struck the Texas coast, resulting in 24 fatalities and extensive damage across the Caribbean and the U.S. Additionally, in 1991, China agreed to principles of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, while 1993 saw Ruth Bader Ginsburg sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court's 107th justice, marking a significant milestone in American judicial history.