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What Happened on May 10, 1838

Famous Birthdays

  • James, Bryce, Irish-British historian and politician (ambassador to the United States, 1907–13), born in Belfast, Ireland (d. 1922)

John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865)

American stage actor and assassin of US President Abraham Lincoln, born in Bel Air, Maryland


About May 10, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus