Born on This Day: July 10

French theologian whose Reformed teachings profoundly influenced Protestantism, politics, education, and social thought.

Serbian-American inventor whose alternating-current systems and electrical experiments transformed modern power technology.

French novelist whose exploration of memory and consciousness transformed modern literature.

American educator and civil-rights leader whose institution-building expanded educational and political opportunities for Black Americans.

German composer and educator whose Carmina Burana and teaching methods influenced music and arts education.

American journalist whose concise television reporting helped shape modern broadcast news.

American tennis champion and activist whose achievements broke racial barriers and whose advocacy advanced public health and human rights.

American singer and songwriter whose music carried forward folk traditions and social commentary.