July 10 is a significant day in the history of Arizona. Here are five interesting facts about this day:

1. On July 10, 1941, the Williams Air Force Base was established in Mesa, Arizona. It served as a training center for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After the war, it was turned over to the US Air Force and continued to be used for the training of military pilots until its closure in 1993.

2. The Phoenix Suns, a professional basketball team, was founded on July 10, 1968. The team is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been a part of the NBA since 1969. The Suns have been successful in their history, making it to the NBA Finals twice and earning a reputation for their fast-paced and high-scoring style of play.

3. The Arizona State Senate approved a bill on July 10, 1975, that allowed the state to establish a lottery. The lottery first started on May 3, 1981, and continues to operate today, with proceeds going towards various education programs in the state.

4. Lawman Wyatt Earp arrived in Tombstone, Arizona, on July 10, 1880. He had been invited by his brother, Virgil Earp, who was working as a law enforcement officer in the town. Wyatt Earp would later become famous for his role in the shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone.

5. On July 10, 1917, the Bisbee Deportation occurred. It was an event in which around 1,300 striking miners and their supporters were rounded up by a posse, put on trains, and deported from Bisbee to New Mexico. The incident was controversial and led to a number of legal challenges and investigations.