CoM Moderators Posted May 10 Posted May 10 1796 - Riot after disagreement of patriotic demand in Amsterdam 1870 - Jem Mace defends his heavyweight crown against Irish champ Joe Coburn; the match lasts 1 hour and 17 minutes, and neither is struck by a punch 1894 - Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years. 1929 - 54th Preakness: Louis Schaefer aboard Dr Freeland wins in 2:01.6 1932 - Government declares "Wilhelmus" as the Netherlands' national anthem 1948 - 1st attack by Egyptian irregular forces at Kfar Darom Israel 1973 - Establishment of Frente Polisario in Mauritania 1992 - "Hamlet" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 45 performances 1994 - Musical sequel "The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC; runs for 16 performances 1994 - Nelson Mandela is sworn in as South Africa's first Black president More Historical Events »
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