Friday May 10, 2019: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 5/10/2019, UK date format: 10/5/2019

May 10th, 2019 was the 130th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Taurus. The day of the week was Friday.

Richard Jewell, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2019

On TV people were watching The Code.

The US president was Donald John Trump (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at May 10 across the years or at May 2019 calendar.

May 10, 2019 Events

What happened on May 10, 2019?

Historical Events

Insurgency within the Maghreb (2002 to present): Four hostages held in northern Burkina Faso are freed by French naval commandos. Two French commandos were killed in the rescue operation. Two Frenchmen, who were kidnapped in Benin May 1, and two women, one American and one South Korean, were among those released.
French naval commandos rescue four hostages held in northern Burkina Faso. Two French commandos were killed during the rescue operation. Two Frenchmen, who were kidnapped in Benin May 1, and two Frenchmen, were released. Also freed are two women, one American and the other South Korean.
Boko Haram insurgency - About 900 children were released by the Civilian Joint Task Force. This militia was formed in Nigeria to combat Boko Haram.
The Civilian Joint Task Force, which was formed in Nigeria to combat Boko Haram, releases approximately 900 children.
Insurgency in Balochistan - Suspected Baloch nationalist gunmen attacked a coal mine at Islamabad in Pakistan, killing at most five people.
At least five people were killed when Baloch nationalist gunmen attacked a coal mine near Islamabad, Pakistan.
War in Afghanistan: Taliban militants attacked government outposts northwestern Afghanistan on the first day of peace talks between Taliban and United States. At least 12 Afghan soldiers were killed.
The Taliban militants attacked government outposts in northern Afghanistan one day after the ceasefire between the Taliban and the United States failed to resolve their differences. They killed at least 12 Afghan soldiers.
Uber launches its first public offering on New York Stock Exchange. It starts by selling stock at $42, and closes at $41.60. Uber's market cap falls from more than $80 billion down to $72 billion.
China-United States Trade War, China-United States Relations: After no agreement was reached before the midnight deadline, the United States raises tariffs by 10% to 25% on imports worth $200 billion from China.
After no agreement was reached prior to midnight, the United States raises tariffs by 10% to 25% on imports worth $200 billion from China.
Crossfire Hurricane (FBI investigation), Special Counsel investigation (2017-2019), Crossfire Hurricane: Republicans Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley requested documents regarding Christopher Steele, author the Trump-Russia dossier. They wrote to United States Secretary Mike Pompeo, and FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Republicans Senator Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, and Senate Finance Committee Chair Chuck Grassley requested documents about Christopher Steele author of the Trump Russia dossier in a letter addressed to United States Secretary Mike Pompeo.
Donald Trump's tax returns: The United States House Committee on Ways and Means subpoenas the United States Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Charles Rettig, to provide President Donald Trump’s federal tax returns from the past six years.
The United States House Committee on Ways and Means subpoenas the United States Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Charles Rettig for President Donald Trump's Federal Tax Returns for the past six years.
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May 10, 2019 Famous Birthdays

Other May 10th famous birthdays

Bono (U2)
Linda Evangelista
Canadian supermodel.
Sid Vicious
British punk rocker, with the "Sex Pistols" band.
Miuccia Prada
Italian fashion designer.

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If May 10, 2019 is your birthday you are 4 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 10.