On May 10, history records 60 notable events, 176 famous births and 74 deaths, spanning the years 1291 to 1775.
Events on this day include: Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the selection of a king. (1291); Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World. (1497).
Notable people born on May 10 include Claudius Gothicus (213), Meng Zhixiang (874), Al-Aziz Billah (955).
Notable figures who died on this day include Prince Kusakabe (689), Ahmad ibn Tulun (884), Renaud of Roucy (967).
Events on 10 May 60
See all →Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the selection of a king.
Christopher Columbus visits the Cayman Islands and names them Las Tortugas after the numerous turtles there.
England, with troops under the command of Admiral William Penn and General Robert Venables, annexes Jamaica from Spain.
King Narai nominates his daughter Sudawadi to succeed him with Constantine Phaulkon, Mom Pi and Phetracha acting as regents. The ensuing revolution leads to the Ayutthaya Kingdom severing all ties with Europe.
John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London.
The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by granting it a monopoly on the North American tea trade.
American Revolutionary War: A small Colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold captures Fort Ticonderoga.
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Birthdays on 10 May 176
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Deaths on 10 May 74
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