Famous people born on March 10th
March 10 brings together an unusually wide-ranging set of birthdays, spanning self-help and psychology, film and television, elite sport, and modern pop music. The date also connects to figures in science and exploration as well as influential writers and public leaders. From cultural icons to innovators, these lives trace how many different kinds of impact can begin on the same day.
Notable highlights
- Chuck Norris (1940) - Became a pop-culture symbol of martial-arts action through films and the long-running TV series "Walker, Texas Ranger".
- Bad Bunny (1994) - Helped push Spanish-language music to global dominance while blending reggaeton with trap and experimental pop.
- Olivia Wilde (1984) - Moved from acting to acclaimed directing, earning attention for sharp, contemporary storytelling on screen.
- Jon Hamm (1971) - Defined a modern TV antihero era with his portrayal of Don Draper on "Mad Men".
- Sharon Stone (1958) - Became one of the most recognizable stars of 1990s cinema, known for bold, high-profile roles.
- Carrie Underwood (1983) - Rose from televised competition to country-pop stardom, anchored by powerhouse vocals and arena tours.
- Wayne Dyer (1940) - Popularized motivational psychology for mass audiences through best-selling books and lectures.
- Laurel Clark (1961) - A NASA astronaut and physician who flew aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-107.
On this day
- 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call, famously summoning Thomas Watson.
- 1959 - A Tibetan uprising erupts in Lhasa against Chinese rule, leading to the Dalai Lama's flight into exile days later.
- 1969 - James Earl Ray pleads guilty to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and is sentenced to prison.
- 2000 - The "dot-com bubble" peaks as the NASDAQ hits an all-time high before a sharp market downturn.