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May 10

A look at May 10 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Ivan Cankar and Denis Thatcher, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2017

    Syrian civil war

    Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the last footholds of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Al-Tabqah, bringing the Battle of Tabqa to an end.

    2011–2024 armed conflict in
  2. 2013

    One World Trade Center

    One World Trade Center becomes the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

    Skyscraper in Manhattan, New
  3. 1996

    Mount Everest

    A blizzard strikes Mount Everest, killing eight climbers by the next day.

    Earth's highest mountain
  4. 1993

    Thailand

    In Thailand, a fire at the Kader Toy Factory kills over 200 workers.

    Country in Southeast Asia
  5. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  6. 1933

    Censorship

    Censorship: In Germany, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings.

    Suppression of speech and
  7. 1865

    Kentucky

    American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6.

    U.S. state
  8. 1801

    First Barbary War

    First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

    War between United States
  9. 1775

    American Revolutionary War

    American Revolutionary War: A small Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captures Fort Ticonderoga.

    1775–1783 conflict in North
  10. 1534

    Jacques Cartier

    Jacques Cartier visits Newfoundland.

    French maritime explorer of
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Famous birthday twins

Born on May 10

Ivan Cankar

b. 1876

Slovenian poet and playwright

Denis Thatcher

b. 1915

English businessman, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Sid Vicious

b. 1957

English singer and bass player

Lisa Nowak

b. 1963

American commander and astronaut

Ettore Scola

b. 1931

Italian director and screenwriter

Alfred Jodl

b. 1890

German general

Adam Lallana

b. 1988

English footballer

Johann Peter Hebel

b. 1760

German author and poet

Deaths

  • 1994John Wayne Gacy, American serial killer
  • 1977Joan Crawford, American actress (year of birth disputed)
  • 1964Mikhail Larionov, Russian painter, illustrator, and set designer
  • 1849Hokusai, Japanese painter and illustrator
  • 1829Thomas Young (scientist), English physician and linguist
  • 1774Louis XV, King of France

Holidays & observances

  • —Children's Day (Maldives)
  • —Christian feast day: Alphius, Philadelphus and Cyrinus
  • —Christian feast day: Blessed Beatrice d'Este
  • —Christian feast day: Calepodius
  • —Christian feast day: Catald
  • —Christian feast day: Comgall
  • —Christian feast day: Damien of Molokai
  • —Christian feast day: Blessed Ivan Merz

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