September 10

Born in 1790 into a distinguished Virginia family, Letitia Christian Tyler married John Tyler in 1813 and supported his political career. At age 65, she became the oldest woman to assume the role of First Lady at the time. Despite suffering from poor health, she championed charitable causes and maintained a private influence within Washington society. Her tenure saw a transition in how presidential spouses engaged in social duties. She passed away in September 1842, becoming the first First Lady to die in office, and was honored for her grace and quiet dedication.

J. F. Archibald was an Australian journalist and publisher born in 1856. He built a reputation as a pioneering figure in the Australian media industry. In 1919, he established the Archibald Prize, which became one of the country's most prestigious art awards. His innovative approach to publishing influenced future generations of journalists and editors. Archibald's legacy endures through the prize that continues to celebrate portraiture in Australia.

Salvatore Maranzano was an Italian-American gangster born in 1886. He rose to prominence as a leader in the Sicilian Mafia after immigrating to the United States. Maranzano declared himself 'capo dei capi' (boss of bosses), challenging existing power structures. His actions sparked the Castellammarese War among rival factions. He was assassinated in 1931, an event that reshaped the organization of organized crime in America.

Born in 1866 in Beirut under Ottoman rule, Aftimus pursued engineering and architectural studies in Europe. His designs blended traditional Levantine motifs with contemporary European styles, reflecting Lebanon's cultural crossroads. He won the competition to design Beirut City Hall, completed between 1925 and 1931, which remains a landmark of the city. Aftimus also contributed to urban planning initiatives and the restoration of historic structures in Beirut. His work laid the foundations for Lebanon's architectural identity during the early 20th century. He passed away in 1952, leaving a legacy visible in the capital's urban landscape.

Born in 1941, he reached a peak weight of approximately 635 kg, making him the heaviest human ever documented. His condition was attributed to metabolic and edema issues that caused life-threatening fluid retention. In 1978, he was hospitalized and once lost over 400 kg through medical treatment, though much of the weight was fluid. His struggle highlighted the challenges of extreme obesity and prompted discussions on metabolic disorders. He died in 1983 at age 41 due to heart and respiratory failure linked to his condition.

Correa was born in 1934 in Santiago and began her career at the magazine Ercilla before joining La Tercera newspaper. She became famous for her in-depth interviews with key political figures during the tumultuous years of the Allende and Pinochet regimes. Her clear, incisive style earned her multiple national journalism awards over a career spanning more than five decades. She also wrote opinion columns highlighting social issues and contributed to various television news programs. Correa died in 2012, leaving a legacy as one of Chile’s most respected voices in journalism.

Hambrick was born in 1940 in Conneaut, Ohio and began his broadcasting career in local radio before moving to television. He served as anchor at major stations including KHOU in Houston and WCBS in New York City. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he earned regional Emmy Awards for his reporting and anchoring. In addition to journalism, Hambrick took on small acting roles in television dramas. He was part of a family of broadcasters, with two brothers also working in media. Hambrick died in 2013, leaving a lasting impact on American local news.