What Happened on May 10?
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EVENTS ON MAY 10
Explore the most important historical events that happened on May 10, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Panic of 1837
Year:
1837
Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depression.
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Astor Place Riot
Year:
1849
Astor Place Riot: A riot breaks out at the Astor Opera House in Manhattan, New York City over a dispute between actors Edwin Forrest and William Charles Macready, killing at least 22 and injuring over 120.
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Lê Văn Khôi revolt
Year:
1833
A revolt broke out in southern Vietnam against Emperor Minh Mang, who had desecrated the deceased mandarin Le Van Duyet.
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National Gallery
Year:
1824
The National Gallery in London opens to the public.
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First Barbary War
Year:
1801
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.
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Indian Rebellion of 1857
Year:
1857
Indian Rebellion of 1857: In India, the first war of Independence begins. Sepoys mutiny against their commanding officers at Meerut.
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Kentucky
Year:
1865
American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6.
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Carol I of Romania
Year:
1881
Carol I is crowned the King of the Romanian Kingdom.
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BIRTHS ON MAY 10
Discover famous people and historical figures born on May 10, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Otto Bradfisch
Year of birth:
1903
Otto Bradfisch, German economist, jurist, and SS officer (died 1994)
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David O. Selznick
Year of birth:
1902
David O. Selznick, American producer and screenwriter (died 1965)
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Alex Schomburg
Year of birth:
1905
Alex Schomburg, Puerto Rican artist and illustrator (died 1998)
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Carl Albert
Year of birth:
1908
Carl Albert, American lawyer and politician, 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (died 2000)
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Denis Thatcher
Year of birth:
1915
Denis Thatcher, English businessman, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 2003)
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Maybelle Carter
Year of birth:
1909
Maybelle Carter, American autoharp player (died 1978)
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J. D. Bernal
Year of birth:
1901
John Desmond Bernal, Irish-English crystallographer and physicist (died 1971)
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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Year of birth:
1900
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, English-American astronomer and astrophysicist (died 1979)
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DEATHS ON MAY 10
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on May 10, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Carl Nägeli
Year of death:
1891
Carl Nägeli, Swiss botanist and mycologist (born 1817)
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Andrés Bonifacio
Year of death:
1897
Andrés Bonifacio, Filipino soldier and politician, President of the Philippines (born 1863)
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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin
Year of death:
1889
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian journalist, author, and playwright (born 1826)
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Henry Bennett (American politician)
Year of death:
1868
Henry Bennett, American lawyer and politician (born 1808)
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Hokusai
Year of death:
1849
Hokusai, Japanese painter and illustrator (born 1760)
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Stonewall Jackson
Year of death:
1863
Stonewall Jackson, American general (born 1824)
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Stanislao Cannizzaro
Year of death:
1910
Stanislao Cannizzaro, Italian chemist and academic (born 1826)
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Konrad Henlein
Year of death:
1945
Konrad Henlein, Czech soldier and politician (born 1898)
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HOLIDAYS ON MAY 10
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on May 10 around the world.
May 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: May 10 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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John of Ávila
Christian feast day: John of Ávila
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Confederate Memorial Day
Confederate Memorial Day (North Carolina and South Carolina)
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Pentecost
Earliest possible day on which Pentecost can fall, while June 13 is the latest; celebrated 50 days after Easter Day. (Christianity)
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Mother's Day
Mother's Day (Guatemala, and Mexico)
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Golden spike
Golden Spike Day (Promontory, Utah)
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Children's Day
Children's Day (Maldives)
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Job (biblical figure)
Christian feast day: Job (Roman Catholic Church, pre-1969 calendar)
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