This Day in History: May 10th

Here are ten historical events that took place on May 10th:

1. 1775: The Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War.
2. 1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed with the “Golden Spike” ceremony at Promontory Summit, Utah, connecting the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.
3. 1872: Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for President of the United States by the Equal Rights Party.
4. 1940: Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain during World War II.
5. 1994: Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president, ending apartheid and marking the beginning of a new era for the country.
6. 1994: The Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel) officially opens, connecting the United Kingdom and France by rail under the English Channel.
7. 2008: The 2008 Sichuan earthquake strikes China, killing over 69,000 people and leaving millions homeless.
8. 2010: Eurovision Song Contest 2010 concludes with Germany’s Lena Meyer-Landrut winning with the song “Satellite.”
9. 2016: The Paris Agreement, a landmark international treaty on climate change, is signed by representatives of 196 countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
10. 2018: President Donald Trump announces the United States’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

These events span various areas of history, from politics and diplomacy to culture and technology.

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