In History, Today on May 10

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. won the Philippines presidential election by a landslide, marking the return of the Marcos family to power decades after the fall of his father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

The German Bundesliga became the first major European soccer league to resume matches during the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing strict health protocols.

The United States increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10% to 25%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.

Malaysian politician Mahathir Mohamad is sworn in as Prime Minister, becoming the world's oldest head of government at age 92.

South Korea elected Moon Jae-in as president following the impeachment of Park Geun-hye.

One World Trade Center became the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere when the final piece of the spire was installed, bringing its total height to 1,776 feet.

The National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad reopened to the public, symbolizing a cultural revival despite the ongoing challenges following the U.S. invasion in 2003.

David Cameron became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading the Conservative Party in coalition with the Liberal Democrats after the general election resulted in a hung parliament.

The Wenchuan earthquake, also known as the Great Sichuan Earthquake, struck causing widespread devastation in China, with tremors felt on May 12.

A hand grenade was thrown at a rally attended by U.S. President George W. Bush in Tbilisi, Georgia, but failed to detonate properly.

FBI agent Robert Hanssen was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for selling secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia over a 22-year period.

Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president.

The nuclear submarine USS Triton completes the first submerged circumnavigation of the globe.

Bill Haley and His Comets release 'Rock Around the Clock', considered one of the first rock-and-roll records.

Rudolf Hess, Deputy Führer to Adolf Hitler, parachuted into Scotland on a self-initiated mission to negotiate peace with the United Kingdom, which ultimately failed.

Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, succeeding Neville Chamberlain.

Germany invades Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg during World War II.

J. Edgar Hoover was appointed as the director of the Bureau of Investigation, the predecessor to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), marking the beginning of his 48-year tenure.

Mother's Day is observed for the first time in the United States, in Grafton, West Virginia.

Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for President of the United States by the Equal Rights Party.

The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed in the United States with the ceremonial driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, Utah.

Confederate President Jefferson Davis is captured by Union troops near Irwinville, Georgia, effectively ending the American Civil War.

The Astor Place Riot occurs in New York City, resulting from a conflict between two rival actors, Edwin Forrest and William Charles Macready. The riot results in at least 22 people dead and many more injured.

The First Barbary War between the United States and Tripoli begins. Yusuf Karamanli, the Pasha of Tripoli, declares war on the United States by having the flagpole in front of the U.S. consulate chopped down.

The Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Louis XVI becomes King of France following the death of his grandfather, Louis XV.

Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World.

The city of Acre, the last major stronghold of the Crusader states in the Holy Land, fell to the Mamluks, marking the end of Crusader presence in the region.

The Battle of Edington occurred where King Alfred the Great of Wessex defeated the Viking Great Heathen Army led by Guthrum.

The Siege of Jerusalem by the Roman Empire began, marking a significant event in the First Jewish–Roman War. Roman forces, led by future Emperor Titus, laid siege to the city, which would eventually lead to the destruction of the Second Temple.