May 10 in History
May 10 is the birthday of Bae Jin-young (2000) and the anniversary of the death of Sam Rubin (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths for May 10, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.

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Meng Zhixiang, Chinese general and emperor was born in 874, while Theingapati, heir to the Pagan Kingdom died in 1299.

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Famous people born on May 10
Famous people who died on May 10











2012
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2006
Soraya (musician) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Colombian-American singer-songwriter (1969–2006)






1999
Shel Silverstein (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American poet, cartoonist, writer, and songwriter (1930–1999)




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Editor's picks
Born on May 10
- 874 — Meng Zhixiang, Chinese general and emperor (died 934)
- 955 — Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996)
- 1491 — Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon (died 1521)
Died on May 10
- 1299 — Theingapati, heir to the Pagan Kingdom
- 1403 — Katherine Swynford, widow of John of Gaunt
- 1482 — Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, Italian mathematician and astronomer (born 1397)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for May 10
Quick answers
Who was born on May 10? Bae Jin-young (2000), Brittany Broski (1997), Richarlison (1997).
Who died on May 10? Sam Rubin (2024), Jim Simons (2024), Bob Lanier (2022).
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