1796 – Riot after disagreement of patriotic demand in Amsterdam
1870 – Jem Mace defends his heavyweight crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn; the match lasts 1 hour and 17 minutes, and neither is struck by a punch
1894 – Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
1929 – 54th Preakness: Louis Schaefer aboard Dr Freeland wins in 2:01.6
1932 – Government declares “Wilhelmus” as the Netherlands’ national anthem
1948 – 1st attack by Egyptian irregular forces at Kfar Darom Israel
1973 – Establishment of Frente Polisario in Mauritania
1992 – “Hamlet” closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances
1994 – Musical sequel “The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public” opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC; runs for 16 performances
1994 – Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South Africa’s first Black president
Historical Events for 10th May 2025
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