What Happened on May 10, 1857

Historical Events

The Indian Mutiny

Indian Mutiny against rule by the British East India Company begins with the revolt of the Sepoy soldiers in Meerut

Famous Birthdays

  • Hendrik Zwaardemaker, Dutch physiologist (invented the olfactometer), born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1930)

About May 10, 1857

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus