Historical Events
- Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
Famous Birthdays
- Dimitri Tiomkin, Russian-American film score composer and conductor (Academy Award 1954-High & Mighty), born in Kremenchuk, Poltava Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1979)
1894 Highlights
About May 10, 1894
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
