On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
May 10
6 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
American serial killer John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection for the murders of twelve teenage boys and young men in a series of killings committed between 1972 and 1978.
Wikipedia: John Wayne Gacy
An earthquake registering 7.3 Mw struck near Qaen, Iran, killing at least 1,567 and leaving around 50,000 others homeless.
Wikipedia: 1997 Qayen earthquakeVladimir Arutyunian attempted to assassinate U.S. president George W. Bush and Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili in Tbilisi using a hand grenade, which failed to detonate.
Wikipedia: Vladimir Arutyunian
Suicide bombers detonated two car bombs outside a military intelligence complex in Damascus, killing 55 people.
Wikipedia: Suicide attack
One World Trade Center (pictured) in New York City, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, was topped out at a height of 1,776 feet (541 m).
Wikipedia: One World Trade Center
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces, assisted by the U.S. military, captured the Tabqa Dam and surrounding countryside, completing the Battle of Tabqa.
Wikipedia: Syrian civil war