Today in history: May 10
Legendary car designer Carroll Shelby, 89, died in Dallas.
1818: Paul Revere
In 1818, American patriot Paul Revere, 83, died in Boston.
1924: J. Edgar Hoover
In 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was named acting director of the Bureau of Investigation (later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI).
1940: Neville Chamberlain
On May 10, 1940, during World War II, German forces began invading the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and France. The same day, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigned, and Winston Churchill formed a new government.
1994: John Wayne Gacy
The state of Illinois executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy, 52, for the murders of 33 young men and boys.
2012: Carroll Shelby
Legendary car designer Carroll Shelby, 89, died in Dallas.
2014: Michael Sam
In 2014, Michael Sam was picked by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the NFL draft, becoming the first openly gay player drafted by a pro football team. (Sam retired after an unsuccessful stint with the Rams and the Dallas Cowboys.)