1994⚡ Event
Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
politics
What Happened on May 10?
Browse 16 historical entries recorded for May 10 — 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 10(6)
1994⚡ Event
Execution of John Wayne Gacy
On May 10, 1994, American serial killer John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection for the murders of twelve young men committed between 1972 and 1978.
law
1997⚡ Event
Qayen Earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 Mw struck near Qaen, Iran, on May 10, 1997, resulting in at least 1,567 deaths and leaving approximately 50,000 people homeless.
disaster
2005⚡ Event
Assassination Attempt on George W. Bush
On May 10, 2005, Vladimir Arutyunian attempted to assassinate U.S. President George W. Bush and Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in Tbilisi with a grenade that failed to detonate.
politics
2013⚡ Event
One World Trade Center Topped Out
On May 10, 2013, One World Trade Center in New York City reached its full height of 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
technologydisaster
2017⚡ Event
Battle of Tabqa
On May 10, 2017, the Syrian Democratic Forces, with U.S. military assistance, captured the Tabqa Dam and surrounding areas, concluding the Battle of Tabqa during the Syrian Civil War.
war
Birthdays on May 10(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel is a Canadian ice hockey player.
sports
1997🎂 Birth
Brittany Broski
Brittany Broski is an American comedian and singer.
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Deaths on May 10(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Pauline Tinsley
Pauline Tinsley was a British soprano.
musicentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Bob Lanier
Bob Lanier was an American professional basketball player.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Jim Simons
Jim Simons was an American hedge fund manager, mathematician, and philanthropist.
economicssciencephilosophy
May 10 in History
May 10 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 10
Examples currently recorded for May 10 include Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa (1994), Execution of John Wayne Gacy (1994), Qayen Earthquake (1997). View all events →
Birthdays on May 10
People recorded as born on May 10 include Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Tyus Jones, Brittany Broski. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 10
Remembered figures who died on May 10 include Pauline Tinsley, Bob Lanier, Leonid Kravchuk. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 10?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 16 entries for May 10: 6 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 10?
- One event currently recorded for May 10 is: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa.
- Who was born on May 10?
- People recorded as born on May 10 include Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Tyus Jones, Brittany Broski.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 10?
- The current DayFacts collection records 6 historical events for May 10.
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