Historical Events
66th Preakness
66th Preakness: Eddie Arcaro wins aboard Whirlaway, 2nd leg of successful Triple Crown
Rudolf Hess's Escape
Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess escapes to Britain to open secret negotiations with the Allies, parachuting into Scotland
- British House of Commons & Holborn Theatre damaged in an air raid
Queen Wilhelmina's Radio Warning
Queen Wilhelmina on Radio Orange warns against treason
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Berry [Allen Kent Berry], American baseball player (White Sox, Angels, Brewers, Indians), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Ken Kennedy, Irish rugby union hooker (45 Tests Ireland, 4 British & Irish Lions; London Irish RFC), born in Rochester, England (d. 2022)
- Win Bischoff, CEO (Schroders)
1941 Highlights
About May 10, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus