September 10 is an important day in the history of Indiana. There are many interesting events that have occurred on this date. Here are 5 interesting facts about September 10 in Indiana history:

1. On September 10, 1815, the first steamboat arrived in Indiana. The steamboat, named the "New Orleans," traveled up the Ohio River from New Orleans and docked at Clarksville, Indiana. This event marked a significant change in transportation for Indiana, opening up new markets for trade.

2. In 1965, on September 10, the infamous Ku Klux Klan leader, James R. Jones, was convicted of murder for his role in the deaths of three civil rights workers in Mississippi. Jones, a native of Indiana, was a prominent leader of the Klan and his conviction sent shockwaves across the state and the nation.

3. September 10, 2002, marked the opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This luxury stadium has served as home to the Indianapolis Colts since its opening and has also hosted other major sporting events, concerts, and conventions.

4. On September 10, 1927, the first and only transatlantic flight by a single-engine plane landed in Columbus, Indiana. The plane, called the "Spirit of Columbus," was flown by aviator Leigh Wade, who took off from Floyd Bennett Field in New York City and landed in Columbus after 26 hours and 17 minutes.

5. September 10, 1912, marks the day that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened. This famous race track has been home to the Indianapolis 500 since its inception in 1911 and has also hosted other major racing events such as the Brickyard 400 and the MotoGP. The Speedway remains an important part of Indiana's history and identity.