A Look at December 10: Events and Birthdays

2007: Al Gore and the Nobel Peace Prize

• Al Gore, former Vice President, received the Nobel Peace Prize.
• He used the platform to emphasize climate change and human impact on the environment.
• This moment brought global attention to environmental issues.

1898: End of the Spanish-American War

• The Spanish-American War officially ended with a treaty in Paris.
• The war had significant effects on global politics.

1906: Theodore Roosevelt's Nobel Prize

• Theodore Roosevelt became the first American to win a Nobel Prize.
• He received the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Russo-Japanese War.

1964: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Nobel Peace Prize

• Martin Luther King Jr. accepted his Nobel Peace Prize.
• He spoke about his faith in America and the future of humanity.
• His words continue to inspire people today.

1967: The Loss of Otis Redding

• The music world lost Otis Redding in a plane crash.
• He was only 26 years old and had a promising career ahead.

1994: Nobel Peace Prize for Middle East Peace Efforts

• Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres, and Yitzhak Rabin shared the Nobel Peace Prize.
• They were recognized for their efforts in the Middle East peace process.

2021: Devastating Tornado Outbreak

• A tornado outbreak hit the U.S. Midwest and South.
• More than 90 people lost their lives across five states.

2022: Morocco Makes Sports History

• Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals.
• They beat Portugal 1-0, a significant achievement for African football.

Notable Birthdays on December 10

• Fionnula Flanagan - 84 (Actor)
• Gloria Loring - 79 (Singer)
• Senator John Boozman - 75 (Politician)
• Susan Dey - 73 (Actor)
• Diane Schuur - 72 (Jazz Musician)
• Kenneth Branagh - 65 (Actor-Director)
• Nia Peeples - 64 (Actor)
• Bobby Flay - 61 (TV Chef)
• Meg White - 51 (Musician)
• Emmanuelle Chriqui - 50 (Actor)
• Raven-Symone - 40 (Actor)
• Teyana Taylor - 35 (Singer)
• Kiki Layne - 34 (Actor)
• Jonas Vingegaard - 29 (Cyclist)