Today in History By nikiyjaa May 10, 1768 John Wilkes May 10, 1773 Tea Act May 10, 1774 Louis XVI May 10, 1872 Victoria Woodhull May 10, 1898 Vending Machine May 10, 1908 Mother's Day May 10, 1927 Hotel Statler May 10, 1994 Nelson Mandela May 10, 1997 Earthquake May 10, 2002 Dr. Pepper