May 10
May 10 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 235 days remain until the year's end. It falls in spring (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Taurus.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On May 10 the Sun's declination is approximately +17.8°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a May 10.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
No widely-observed holidays catalogued for this day in our base set. See the external almanacs above for region-specific observances.
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
- 1869 — The First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, with the driving of the golden spike. ↗(157 years ago)
- 1933 — The Nazi book burnings took place in Berlin and other German cities. ↗(93 years ago)
- 1940 — Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister; Germany invaded the Low Countries. ↗(86 years ago)
- 1994 — Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first black President of South Africa. ↗(32 years ago)
Notable births
Notable deaths
- 1863 — Stonewall Jackson, Confederate general. ↗(163 years ago)
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (131) | 131 · prime |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (235) | 5 × 47 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 10052026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +17.77° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 41 days |