Famous Last Words John Wayne Gacy Crest Hill, Illinois May 10, 1994 "Kiss my ass." Gacy was one of America's most prolific serial killers, convicted of killing 33 teenager boys and young men. In total, 29 bodies were discovered on his property (most notoriously, several were discovered in his crawl space covered in lime) and…
Protestors arrested for parading naked and burning own houses
May 10, 1944 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada “Members of the Doukhobors, a sect devoted to social protest by parading in the nude and burning down their own houses, are arrested after a nude demonstration in Vancouver, British Columbia.” [Photo source]
Riot erupts over choice of actors in play (1849)
May 10, 1849 Manhattan, New York A riot breaks out over which actor should play Macbeth at the Aster Opera House, leaving 25 dead Troubles began prior to the riot as audience members fiercely aligned themselves with one of two actors to play the titular role in Macbeth. William Charles Macready was a British actor…
Fictional History: Whacking Day
Fictional History: The Simpsons May 10 Springfield, USA Whacking Day is observed
