May 10, 2024, falls on a Friday.
Observances for May 10, 2024
- National Mother’s Day (United States)
- National Public Gardens Day (United States)
- National Shrimp Scampi Day (United States)
- World Lupus Day
Notable Events in History on May 10
- 1869: The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed in Promontory, Utah.
- 1933: The Nazis burn books in Berlin, Germany, as part of their campaign against free expression.
- 1940: Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- 1964: The Beatles make their American television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.
- 2002: Jimmy Carter receives the Nobel Peace Prize for his work promoting peace, democracy, and human rights.
Key Information for May 10, 2024
- Day of the week: Friday
- Week of the year: 19
- Day of the year: 131
- Days until the end of the year: 235
- Astrological sign: Taurus
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Day of the Week for Any Date
- Divide the month number by 2 and discard any remainder. For May (month number 5), the result is 2.
- Add the day of the month to the result from step 1. For May 10, the result is 12 (2 + 10).
- Add the last two digits of the year to the result from step 2. For 2024, the result is 14 (12 + 24).
- Divide the result from step 3 by 7 and discard any remainder. For 14, the remainder is 0.
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The remainder from step 4 corresponds to the day of the week:
- 0 – Sunday
- 1 – Monday
- 2 – Tuesday
- 3 – Wednesday
- 4 – Thursday
- 5 – Friday
- 6 – Saturday
Therefore, May 10, 2024, falls on a Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What day of the week is May 11, 2024?
A: Saturday
Q: How many days are in May 2024?
A: 31
Q: What holiday is celebrated on May 10 in the United States?
A: National Mother’s Day
Q: What is the astrological sign for someone born on May 10, 2024?
A: Taurus
Tables
Table 1: National Observances on May 10, 2024
| Observance | Country |
|---|---|
| National Mother’s Day | United States |
| National Public Gardens Day | United States |
| National Shrimp Scampi Day | United States |
| World Lupus Day | Global |
Table 2: Historical Events on May 10
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1869 | First Transcontinental Railroad completed |
| 1933 | Nazis burn books in Berlin |
| 1940 | Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
| 1964 | Beatles make their American television debut |
| 2002 | Jimmy Carter receives Nobel Peace Prize |
Table 3: Key Information for May 10, 2024
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Friday |
| Week of the year | 19 |
| Day of the year | 131 |
| Days until the end of the year | 235 |
| Astrological sign | Taurus |
Table 4: Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Day of the Week for Any Date
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Month number / 2 (discard remainder) |
| 2 | Day of the month + result from step 1 |
| 3 | Last two digits of the year + result from step 2 |
| 4 | Result from step 3 / 7 (discard remainder) |
| 5 | Remainder from step 4 corresponds to day of the week |