May 10

    What happened on May 10 in history

    3 events fall on May 10, from 1497 to 1994. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on May 10

    1. 1497

      Vespucci sets out

      The traditional date for the first of the voyages that named America.

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    2. 1869

      The transcontinental railroad is completed

      A golden spike is driven at Promontory Summit, Utah.

      Read about Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory SummitPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1994

      Mandela is inaugurated

      South Africa's first democratically elected president takes office in Pretoria.

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