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1857 : Mutiny of sepoys in India


The mutiny of the sepoys, the Indian soldiers, against their officers of the British East India Company in Meerut in northern India lead to a revolt of the sepoys in the whole country that lasted nearly a year. The repression by the British forces was particularly bloody before they manage to regain control.

1924 : J. Edgar Hoover named director of the Bureau of Investigation


On May 10, 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation by the U.S. President. In 1935, he created the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a federal agency efficient against crime and a internal intelligence agency. He remained director of the FBI until his death in 1972, becoming a character increasingly controversial because of his illegal methods and his harassment of political activists.

1933 : Nazi censorship


On May 10, 1933, Nazi Germany began its massive book burnings against all the books it considers anti-German.

1940 : Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister


On May 10, 1940, Winston Churchill became the leader of a coalition government after the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. His refusal of defeat and surrender strengthen the determination and courage of the British population.

1941 : Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland


On 10 May 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler's deputy, was parachuted into Scotland to apparently negotiate peace with England. He was arrested and remained a prisoner until the war ended. He was tried at Nuremberg with other Nazi officials and was sentenced to life. He spent the rest of his life in Spandau Prison in Berlin, the last 20 years as the only prisoner.

1981 : François Mitterand elected


On May 10, 1981, the socialist François Mitterand was elected president of the French Republic, ending over 20 years of Conservative governments.

Citazione del giorno : 10 Maggio

Winston Churchill
Politics is the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen.

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