November 10 Birthday
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized two battalions of Marines. The Corps was founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, where the first recruits were signed up by the tavern's proprietor. The Marines have fought in every American war since. Their motto, "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful), was adopted in 1883. The Marine Corps birthday is celebrated every year with a cake-cutting ceremony — the first piece goes to the oldest Marine present, who passes it to the youngest. Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969. It was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and was the first educational television show to use advertising techniques — short segments, repetition, music — to teach. The show was designed for inner-city children who lacked preschool education. It has been broadcast in over 120 countries and has won 189 Emmy Awards — more than any other television show. People born on November 10 fall under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. The birthstone is Topaz and the birth flower is Chrysanthemum. Historical events on November 10 include 1775: US Marine Corps founded at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, 1969: Sesame Street premieres on PBS, 1871: Henry Stanley finds David Livingstone ("Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"). Famous people born on November 10 include Martin Luther (1483), Richard Burton (1925), Roy Scheider (1932).