1994⚡ Event
Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
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What Happened on May 10?
Discover 16 historical moments on May 10 — 6 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Famous Birthdays on May 10(5)
Notable Deaths on May 10(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Jim Simons
Jim Simons was an American hedge fund manager, mathematician, and philanthropist.
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May 10 in History
May 10 is home to 16 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1994 to the present day.
Major Events on May 10
Among the most notable events on May 10: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa (1994), Execution of John Wayne Gacy (1994), Qayen Earthquake (1997). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 10
Notable figures born on May 10 include Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Tyus Jones, Brittany Broski. View all birthdays →
Notable 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?
- May 10 is home to 16 recorded historical entries, including 6 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 10?
- One of the most notable events on May 10 is: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa.
- Who was born on May 10?
- Famous figures born on May 10 include Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Tyus Jones, Brittany Broski.
- How many historical events happened on May 10?
- Our collection records 6 historical events on May 10, spanning centuries of world history.
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