Historical Events
- Dutch-Indies Governor Van Starkenborch proclaims end to state of siege
Event of Interest
Winston Churchill succeeds Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
- 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), born in Sheffield, Alabama (d. 1993)
- Bill Cash, British politician (C, born in London
- Taurean Blacque, actor (Neal Washington-Hill Street Blues), born in Newark, New Jersey
- Wayne A. Downing, retired United States Army general
- Wayne Dyer, American psychologist and author (Universe Within You) (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? 80 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
