Golf Day
Arnold Palmer Tea and Golf Day celebrated every May 10th are a great combo celebration that honors the legacy of Arnold Palmer, a legendary golfer and entrepreneur, as well as his favorite beverage, the Arnold Palmer, which is a refreshing combination of iced tea and lemonade.
Shrimp Day
National Shrimp Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the delicious and versatile seafood delicacy, shrimp! It’s observed on May 10th each year in the United States.
Here are some notable events that have occurred on May 10th throughout history:
1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad in the United States was completed with the driving of the “Last Spike” at Promontory Summit, Utah. This event marked the culmination of a monumental effort to connect the eastern and western halves of the country by rail.
1940: Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. Churchill’s leadership during World War II would prove pivotal in rallying the British people and leading the Allied forces to victory.
1994: Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president, marking the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new era of democracy in the country.
1996: The “Battle of Hradec Králové” took place during the First Chechen War between Russian forces and Chechen separatists in the Czech Republic.
2010: The European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) was established by the European Union as a temporary financial assistance mechanism to provide financial support to eurozone countries experiencing financial difficulties during the European sovereign debt crisis.
2019: Denmark held a general election, resulting in the center-left Social Democrats winning the most seats in parliament and Mette Frederiksen becoming the country’s youngest-ever Prime Minister.
