10 May in history.

1916

Shackleton reaches South Georgia. After 16 days crossing the stormy Southern Ocean in a small open boat, Ernest Shackleton and five men reached South Georgia to get help for their stranded crew.

Wikipedia: Voyage of the James Caird

Photo: Probably Frank Hurley, the expedition's photographer / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

More from 10 May

1. 

   1824

   The National Gallery opens

   London's National Gallery opened to the public, with free entry so that everyone could enjoy great paintings.

   Wikipedia: National Gallery

   Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

2. 

   1908

   The first Mother's Day

   Anna Jarvis held a service in Grafton, West Virginia, to honour her late mother and all mothers. The idea spread around the world.

   Wikipedia: Mother's Day (United States)Wikipedia: Anna Jarvis

   Photo: Olairian / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

3. 

   1962

   The Incredible Hulk appears

   Marvel Comics published the first issue of The Incredible Hulk, about a scientist who turns into a giant when angry.

   Wikipedia: Hulk

   Photo: Susan Skaar / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

4. 

   2024

   Northern lights far south

   The strongest solar storm in two decades lit up the sky with auroras seen as far south as Mexico and southern Europe.

   Wikipedia: May 2024 solar stormsWikipedia: Aurora

   Photo: NOAA / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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