Historical Events
- Chinese offensive in West-Yunnan
- Smith v Allwright (excluding Blacks from primary voting) is illegal
Famous Birthdays
- Abdul Kadir, cricketer (Pakistani batsman-keeper in 4 Tests 1964-65)
- Jackie Lomax, British singer-songwriter (Is This What You Want?; Sour Milk Sea), born in Liverpool, England (d. 2013)
- Jim Abrahams, Shorewood WI, director (Hot Shots, Top Secret)
- Marie-France Pisier, Daclat, Vietnam, French actress and writer (Love on the Run, Cousin cousine)
About May 10, 1944
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus