Famous Birthdays
- Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, French soldier, author and composer (La Marseillaise), born in Lons-le-Saunier, France (d. 1836)
- Johann Peter Hebel, German writer (Allemannische Gedichte), born in Basel (d. 1826)
Famous Deaths
- Johann Christoph Graupner, German harpsichordist and Baroque composer, dies at 77
Died in 1760 1760 Highlights
About May 10, 1760
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 264 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus