Ivan Cankar
b. 1876
Slovenian poet and playwright
On This Day · The 130th day of the year
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.
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 inOne World Trade Center becomes the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
Skyscraper in Manhattan, NewA blizzard strikes Mount Everest, killing eight climbers by the next day.
Earth's highest mountainIn Thailand, a fire at the Kader Toy Factory kills over 200 workers.
Country in Southeast AsiaWorld War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg.
1939–1945 global conflictCensorship: In Germany, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings.
Suppression of speech andAmerican Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6.
U.S. stateFirst Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.
War between United StatesAmerican Revolutionary War: A small Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captures Fort Ticonderoga.
1775–1783 conflict in NorthJacques Cartier visits Newfoundland.
French maritime explorer ofb. 1876
Slovenian poet and playwright
b. 1915
English businessman, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
b. 1957
English singer and bass player
b. 1963
American commander and astronaut
b. 1931
Italian director and screenwriter
b. 1890
German general
b. 1988
English footballer
b. 1760
German author and poet
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