May 10
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May 10 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2004: Jay Grinney was named CEO of HealthSouth.
- 2003: Louisville Fire 40 - Birmingham Steeldogs 37 at the BJCC.
- 2001: The Birmingham Thunderbolts' league, the XFL, announced that it would not continue.
- 2000: The Birminghamster published its premiere issue online.
- 1998: Alabama Saints 2 - Cocoa Expos 1 at UAB's West Campus Field.
- 1997: Mark Martin set NASCAR's 500-mile speed record (188.354 mph) in the Winston Select 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway.
- 1992: Birmingham Fire 23 - Montreal Machine - 16 at Legion Field.
- 1990: Novelist Walker Percy died at home in Covington, Louisiana.
- 1963: The "Birmingham Truce" between the city of Birmingham and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, ending the Birmingham Campaign protests, was announced at the Gaston Motel.
- 1942: Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church was dedicated.
- 1931: Birmingham Barons' Art Weist hit a team-record 3 home runs in one game against the Nashville Volunteers.