May 10: What Happened on This Day in History
May 10th marks the 130th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 131st in case of leap years). There are 235 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on May 10th in history, famous birthdays on May 10th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to May 10.
What happened on May 10?
Here's what happened on May 10th in history:
- 2022: Queen Elizabeth II was absent from the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years. This historic event marked a significant moment, with the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge acting as Counsellors of State to jointly open the new parliamentary session, symbolizing a transition in the British royal leadership.
- 2019: During the ongoing Maghreb Insurgency, French naval commandos conducted a high-risk rescue operation in northern Burkina Faso, freeing four hostages. The operation resulted in the tragic loss of two French commandos. The rescued individuals included two French citizens kidnapped in Benin on May 1st, an American woman, and a South Korean woman.
- 2009: The H1N1 influenza virus kills a third of the US citizens and spreads to Australia, Japan and other countries.
- 2007: Tony Blair announces his resignation as British Prime Minister, effective June 27, which will trigger a Labour Party leadership election. This marks the end of Blair's decade-long tenure as Prime Minister, a period characterized by significant political and social reforms.
- 2005: German politician Joschka Fischer was awarded the prestigious Leo Baeck Prize by the Central Council of Jews in Germany, recognizing his diplomatic efforts to promote understanding and reduce tensions in the complex Middle East region.
- 2003: A record-breaking tornado outbreak occurred across the United States, characterized by an unprecedented number of tornadoes and significant meteorological activity during the May 2003 Tornado Outbreak Sequence.
- 1980: The Broadway musical "Happy New Year" concludes its run at the Morosco Theater in New York City after a brief 17-performance engagement, indicating a relatively short and potentially unsuccessful theatrical production.
- 1979: Vivekananda from Sri Lanka completed an extraordinary nonstop cycle ride lasting 187 hours and 28 minutes around Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo, demonstrating remarkable physical and mental endurance.
- 1974: A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck China, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life with approximately 20,000 people killed. The earthquake caused widespread destruction and significant humanitarian challenges.
- 1973: The Montreal Canadiens clinched the Stanley Cup by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in a hard-fought series, winning 4 games to 2 and demonstrating their hockey dominance.
What famous birthdays are on May 10?
On May 10th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Paige O'Hara]()
Paige O'Hara (1956)Best known as the voice actress for Disney's Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast', Paige O'Hara is a renowned Broadway performer and singer who...
![Atul Kulkarni]()
Atul Kulkarni (1971)Versatile Indian actor known for his significant contributions to Bollywood and Marathi cinema, with a career spanning multiple film...
![Jim Abrahams]()
Jim Abrahams (1944)Influential American filmmaker known for comedy, co-founder of Kentucky Fried Theatre with David and Jerry Zucker.
![Kenan Thompson]()
Kenan Thompson (1978)Kenan Thompson is a renowned comedian and actor, best known for his long-standing role on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and as a prominent cast...
![Ettore Scola]()
Ettore Scola (1931)Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Italian cinema.
![Sid Vicious]()
Sid Vicious (1957)Iconic bassist and vocalist of the Sex Pistols, a pivotal figure in the punk rock movement who embodied rebellion and self-destruction.
![Marie-France Pisier]()
Marie-France Pisier (1944)Renowned French actress and director born in Vietnam, from a prominent intellectual family.
![Marina Vlady]()
Marina Vlady (1938)Renowned French actress and international star who won the Cannes Award for Best Actress for her role in 'The Conjugal Bed'.
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Who died on May 10?
On May 10th the following celebrities died:
![Joan Crawford]()
Joan Crawford (1977)Joan Crawford was a legendary Hollywood actress who won an Academy Award for her iconic role in 'Mildred Pierce' and became a symbol of the...
![Susan Oliver]()
Susan Oliver (1990)Susan Oliver was a prominent American actress known for her extensive television work from the mid-1950s to mid-1970s.
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- Paul Revere (1818)
American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...
- John Wayne Gacy (1994)
Notorious American serial killer who murdered at least 33 young men and boys in Chicago, Illinois between 1972 and 1978.
- Carroll Shelby (2012)
Carroll Shelby was a legendary automotive designer and entrepreneur who revolutionized performance car design, most famously creating the AC...
- Chris Burden (2015)
Renowned American conceptual artist known for groundbreaking performance art and sculptural installations that challenged traditional art...
- Shel Silverstein (1999)
Beloved American poet, author, and illustrator known for his whimsical children's books and playful, imaginative writing style.
What day of the year is May 10?
May 10th marks the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 131st in case of leap years).
There are 235 days remaining until the end of the year.
May 10th is the 10th day of the month of May.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day May 10?
The zodiac sign associated with May 10th is Taurus according to the Western Zodiac.
