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10 May
Contemporary era
1940
Churchill becomes PM
On 10 May 1940, Winston Churchill became prime minister as Germany invaded the West.
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Contemporary era
1869
Transcontinental railroad completed
On 10 May 1869, the Golden Spike completed the first US transcontinental railroad.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1503
Columbus discovers the Cayman Islands
On 10 May 1503, Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands on his fourth voyage.
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- Encyclopaedia Iles Caimans (Wikipedia) Wikipedia. 4/5