deaths
May 10, 1999
Shel Silverstein, American poet, author, and illustrator (born 1930)
Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into the United States Army. During his rise to prominence in the 1950s, his illustrations were published in various newspapers and magazines, including the adult-oriented Playboy. He also wrote a satirical, adult-oriented alphabet book, Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book.
May 10
May 10 is the 130th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 235 days remain until the end of the year.