1. The town of Peru in Miami County was incorporated on May 10, 1853. The town was named after Peru, South America, and was a center for manufacturing and trade during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2. May 10, 1869, marked the completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal in Indiana. The canal stretched over 460 miles and connected the Great Lakes to the Ohio River.
3. On May 10, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt visited Indiana for a speech at Purdue University in West Lafayette. Roosevelt discussed his conservation policies and the importance of preserving natural resources.
4. The Indianapolis 500 has traditionally taken place on Memorial Day weekend but was held on May 10, 1992, due to the Gulf War pushing back the race. Al Unser Jr. won the race for the second time, driving for Galles Racing.
5. May 10, 2001, marked the opening of the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The stadium served as the home of the Indianapolis Colts until 2007 when the team moved to their current home, Lucas Oil Stadium. The stadium also hosts numerous events, including the NCAA Final Four and the Super Bowl.