Today in History on September 10th
1846 – Elias Howe Patents the Sewing Machine: Elias Howe, an American inventor, received a patent for his design of the sewing machine. Although not the first to invent a sewing machine, Howe's design significantly improved upon existing models and laid the foundation for mass production in the textile industry.
1939 – Canada Declares War on Germany: Following the outbreak of World War II, Canada officially declared war on Germany. This decision was made independently of Britain, marking an important step in Canada's emergence as a sovereign nation in international affairs.
1977 – Last Execution by Guillotine in France: Hamida Djandoubi, a convicted murderer, was the last person to be executed by guillotine in France, and this marked the final use of capital punishment in the country before its abolition in 1981.