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What Happened on May 10, 1770

Famous Birthdays

  • Louis-Nicholas Davout, French military commander under Napoleon (Marshall of the Empire, defeated Prussians at Battle of Auerstädt), born in Annoux, France (d. 1823)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Avison, English composer, dies at 61
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About May 10, 1770

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 254 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus