1. On July 10, 1778, the British forces launched a surprise attack on Norwalk, Connecticut, during the Revolutionary War. The town was set ablaze and many buildings were destroyed in the attack.
2. On July 10, 1875, the world-famous Hartford circus fire occurred, which resulted in the deaths of 167 people and injured hundreds more. The event is considered one of the worst fire disasters in American history.
3. On July 10, 1922, the Connecticut State Police was established. The first recruits were chosen from among the State Motor Vehicle Department's Inspectors.
4. On July 10, 1945, the first atomic bomb test (Trinity Test) was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico, as part of the Manhattan Project. Many workers from Connecticut were involved in the project, which ultimately led to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
5. On July 10, 1982, Stamford native and tennis great, Ivan Lendl, won his first Wimbledon title after defeating American John McEnroe in the final. Lendl won a total of eight Grand Slam titles during his career.
5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Connecticut History
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