On this day in Europe - 10 May
10 May 2026
On this day in 1904, Horch & Cie. Motorwagenwerke AG is founded, a predecessor of Audi AG.
On this day in 1933, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings in Germany, including books by Albert Einstein, Bertolt Brecht, Sigmund Freud and Franz Kafka.
On this day in 1940, Germany invades Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
On this day in 1941, Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland to negotiate peace between the UK and Germany.
On this day in 1933, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings in Germany, including books by Albert Einstein, Bertolt Brecht, Sigmund Freud and Franz Kafka.
On this day in 1940, Germany invades Belgium, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
On this day in 1941, Rudolf Hess parachutes into Scotland to negotiate peace between the UK and Germany.