Famous people born on May 10 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is May 10, you share it with Fred Astaire, Bono, Kenan Thompson — and you were born under Taurus, the sign of the steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
Birthday basics for May 10
Taurus ♉
Zodiac sign
Emerald
Birthstone
Lily of the Valley
Birth flower
130th
Day of the year
May 10 is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years), with 235 days still to come.
Famous people born on May 10
Fred Astaire — American dancer, singer, and actor of classic Hollywood musicals (born 1899).
Bono — Irish singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of U2 (born 1960).
Kenan Thompson — American comedian and longtime Saturday Night Live cast member (born 1978).
Also sharing the day:
David O. Selznick (b. 1902) — Hollywood producer behind Gone with the Wind.
Donovan (b. 1946) — Scottish singer-songwriter of 1960s hits like "Sunshine Superman" and "Mellow Yellow."
Missy Franklin (b. 1995) — American swimmer who won four gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics.
May 10 in history
1869 — The golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah, completing the first transcontinental railroad.
1908 — The first Mother's Day was observed in Grafton, West Virginia.
1994 — Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa's first Black president.
1775 — Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in the early days of the American Revolution.
1824 — The National Gallery in London opened to the public.
1872 — Victoria Woodhull became the first woman nominated for President of the United States.
May 10 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is May 10?
Anyone born on May 10 is a Taurus — steady, loyal, and a lover of life’s comforts.
What is the birthstone for May 10?
The birthstone for a May 10 birthday is Emerald, and the birth flower is the Lily of the Valley.
Who is the most famous person born on May 10?
Fred Astaire is among the best known — American dancer, singer, and actor of classic Hollywood musicals (born 1899).
What happened on May 10?
In 1869, The golden spike was driven at Promontory, Utah, completing the first transcontinental railroad.
What day of the year is May 10?
May 10 is the 130th day of the year (131st in leap years), with 235 days still to come.
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