Historical Events
- Dutch-Indies Governor Van Starkenborch proclaims end to state of siege
Historic Event
Winston Churchill succeeds Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister
- World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France
- World War II: The first German bombs of the war fall on England at Chilham and Petham, in Kent
Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Alexander, American singer-songwriter ("Lonely Just Like Me"), whose songs were covered by The Beatles ("Anna"), The Rolling Stones ("You Better Move On"), and Bob Dylan ("Sally Sue Brown"), born in Sheffield, Alabama (d. 1993) [1] [2]
- Bill Cash, British politician (C), born in London
- Taurean Blacque [Herbert Middleton Jr], American stage and screen actor (Hill Street Blues - "Det. Neal Washington"), and adoption advocate, born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 2022)
- Wayne A. Downing, retired United States Army general
- Wayne Dyer, American psychologist and author (Your Erroneous Zones; Universe Within You), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2015)
Famous Deaths
- Euphemia "Phemia" Molkenboer, Dutch author/poster artist, dies at 56
1940 Highlights
About May 10, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
