Today In History Spotlights Jan. 10, 1776, Thomas Paine’s Pamphlet “Common Sense” is Published

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Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, “Common Sense,” is published. Born in Norfolk, England, Paine was a leading figure during the Era of Enlightenment. His pamphlet became a sensation, and it challenged the American people to fight for an egalitarian government.

A Classical Liberal, Paine occasionally engaged in debate with his Conservative counterpart, Edmund Burke, and was sometimes frowned upon for his criticism of Christianity. Regarding Common Sense, John Adams stated, “Without the pen of the author of Common Sense, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain.”

What Happened On This Day – January 10

1946 The first General Assembly of the United Nations opens. 51 nations were represented on that day.
1929 The first Adventures of Tintin comic book is published. Hergé’s books became hugely popular in Europe and the rest of the world.
1920 The Treaty of Versailles takes effect. Although a ceasefire had been in place since November 11, 1918, World War I officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles.
1863 London Underground opens. “The Tube” is the world’s oldest underground railway.

Births On This Day – January 10

1987 César Cielo – Brazilian swimmer
1960 Brian Cowen – Irish politician, 12th Taoiseach of Ireland
1953 Pat Benatar – American singer-songwriter
1949 George Foreman – American boxer
1945 Rod Stewart – English/Scottish singer-songwriter

Deaths On This Day – January 10

2010

2016 David Bowie – English singer-songwriter, producer, actor
1976 Howlin’ Wolf – American singer-songwriter, musician
1971 Coco Chanel – French fashion designer, founded the Chanel Company
1862 Samuel Colt – American inventor, industrialist, founded the Colt’s Manufacturing Company
1778 Carl Linnaeus – Swedish botanist, physician, zoologist

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Garrett Smith is a writer for NRN and recent graduate from Western Carolina University. He is a history major with a minor in political science. As a Conservative, Smith believes that the Left has taken over America's education system, which means they now control its history. To make their fellow Americans feel guilty, they often invoke a feeling of "American Shame" in students, indoctrinating them with radical, un-American ideas. It is Smith's goal to teach Americans the true history of America, and along with this, use its history to explain what makes us great.