May 10

Friday 10, 2002:

Lynda Lyon Block is executed in Yellow Mama, the electric chair of Alabama.

Saturday 10, 1997:

An earthquake near Ardekul in northeastern Iran kills at least 2,400 people.

Wednesday 10, 1865:

American Civil War: Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill in Kentucky (he lingered until his death on June 6).

Tuesday 10, 1774:

Louis XVI becomes King of France.

Tuesday 10, 1768:

John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for the North Briton severely criticizing King George III. This action provokes rioting in London.

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