10 May 2026
► EVENTS ON 10 MAY;
On this day in 1915 in in London, England – German Zeppelin airships carried out the first aerial bombing raids over the city.
1941, in Scotland – Nazi officer Rudolf Hess parachuted into Scotland with the aim of negotiating a peace deal between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany. He was immediately arrested and was held in British custody until the end of the war, when he was returned to Germany to stand trial in the Nuremburg Trials of major war criminals in 1946.
Throughout his trial, he claimed to be suffering from amnesia, but later admitted this to be a ruse. Hess was convicted of crimes against peace and conspiracy with other German leaders to commit crimes, and was transferred to Spandau Prison in 1947, where he served a life sentence.
Repeated attempts by family members and prominent politicians for his early release were blocked by the Soviet Union. He died of an apparent suicide in 1987 at the age of 93.
1954 In New York, USA, Bill Haley & His Comets released Rock Around The Clock, the first rock and roll record to reach number one on the Billboard charts.
1960, In Hobart, Tasmania – Construction of the Tasman Bridge commenced on the eastern shore of the Derwent River .
1969, In Hobart, Tasmania – The 1969 election resulted in the State’s first hung Parliament, with both the ALP and Liberal Party winning 17 seats. The deadlock was broken when Kevin Lyons of the Centre Party formed a coalition with the Liberals, and became Deputy Premier under Angus Bethune.
► ARRIVALS ON THIS DATE
1933, Barbara Taylor Bradford, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England – She was an author of 40 novels, one of which, A Woman Of Substance, ranks as one of the top-ten bestselling books of all time, having sold over 30 million copies. She died in 2024.
1946, Donovan Philips Leitch alias Donovan, in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a singer-songwriter and guitarist. His most successful records during the 60s included Catch The Wind, Colours and Sunshine Superman. He died in 1985.
Today’s Photo: Pioneer Avenue, New Norfolk (Yours Truly)
Today’s Playlist :
| TRACK | RELEASE YEAR | PLAY TIME | LAST PLAYED |
| Jimmy Buckley – A Mother’s Love | 2026 | 06:06 | 9/5/2021 |
| Randy C Moore – Forget Me Not | 2026 | 06:11 | 13/3/2026 |
| Wendy Jewel – Are You Looking At The Same Stars | 2026 | 06:14 | 12/4/2026 |
| Donovan – Jennifer Juniper Donovan Philips Leitch alias Donovan, born on this day in 1946 in Glasgow, Scotland. He died in 1985. | 1968 | 06:18 | 9/1/2026 |
| Roy Orbison – Walk On | 1968 | 06:21 | 14/9/2025 |
| No PROMISES – Midnight Rider | 2026 | 06:25 | 24/4/2026 |
| Heintje – I Remember Mother’s Words | 06:29 | 8/5/2016 | |
| Ken Thorne Orchestra – A Day In The Life | 06:33 | 1/9/2017 | |
| Vintage Vinyl Perry Como – Don’t Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes | 1953 | 06:36 | 15/3/2026 |
| Vintage Vinyl Four Lads – Istanbul Not Constantinople | 1953 | 06:39 | 17/5/2024 |
| Foster & Allen – A Mother’s Way | 06:47 | 7/11/2015 | |
| Diamond 45 – Charting on this day 1966 Johnny Cash – One On The Right | 1966 | 06:51 | 8/5/2026 |
| Diamond 45 – Charting on this day 1966 Tornados – Popart Goes Mozart | 1966 | 06:54 | 8/5/2026 |
| Grady Martin & Slewfoot Five – Days of Wine And Roses | 06:57 | 19/6/2020 | |
| Gerry Flanagan & Denise Cunningham – If Teardrops Were Pennies | 2026 | 07:05 | – |
| COUNTRY ROAD + Al Widmeyer – The Next In Line | 2025 | 07:09 | – |
| + Alice Benfer – Everlasting Cactus | 2024 | 07:13 | 7/2/2025 |
| For A Listener: Ray Kernaghan – You Can Never Do Wrong In A Mother’s Eyes | 07:17 | 12/5/2019 | |
| Bill Haley & His Comets – Rock Around The Clock | 1954 1964 1968 | 07:22 | 12/4/2026 |
| Isla Grant – Mother | 07:25 | – | |
| Ralph Dollimore & His Orchestra – The Fool On The Hill | 07:31 | 21/3/2014 | |
| For A Listener: Mary Wells – My Guy | 1964 | 07:35 | 17/5/2024 |
| Vintage Vinyl Jimmie Rogers – English Country Garden | 1958 | 07:39 | 17/1/2025 |
| Peggy Gilchrist – Waltz With Me My Love | 2026 | 07:44 | 3/5/2026 |
| Diamond 45 – Charting on this day 1966 + Herb Alpert & Tijuana Brass – Spanish Flea | 1966 | 07:48 | 8/5/2026 |
| Greg Champion – Les And Buddy | 2026 | 07:50 | – |
| Nicole Conring – Heihnachtszauber | 07:54 | 1/2/2026 | |
| For A Listener: Foster &Allen – Rose Of My Heart | 07:58 | 20/2/2026 | |
| Kevin Sullivan and Stuart Joel Nuggett – Elliott | 2026 | 08:07 | – |
| COMFORT ZONE + Romantic Strings Orchestra & Voices – Sweet Caroline | 08:13 | 28/5/2021 | |
| + Rosemary Squires with Roland Shaw & His Orchestra – You Needed Me | 08:16 | 22/8/2025 | |
| 19 0 1 – Medals For Mothers | 08:21 | 8/5/2016 | |
| Victoria Eman – Slow and Easy | 2026 | 08:27 | – |
| Warren Covington & Paul Weston & His Orchestra – Theme From Valley Of The Dolls | 08:35 | 10/5/2026 | |
| Abby Grace – A Mother’s Story | 08:39 | – | |
| Diamond 45 – Charting on this day 1966 + Lovin’ Spoonful – Daydream | 1966 | 08:43 | 8/5/2026 |
| Carol Markstrom – Juniper And Sage | 2026 | 08:46 | 1/5/2026 |
| Patsy & Dave with James Blundell – I’m Suddenly Old | 2026 | 08:50 | 24/4/2026 |
| Adam Brand – Grandpa’s Piano | 2026 | 08:53 | 21/2/2025 |