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May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It marks the end of World War I, the Battle of Jinyang, the Cocos Islands Mutiny, and other significant events in history and culture.
Find out what happened on May 8 in history, from ancient times to modern days. Browse through a list of events, birthdays, deaths, weddings and more that occurred on this date.
Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945; it marked the official end of World War II in Europe in the Eastern Front, with the last known shots fired on 11 May.
Learn what happened on May 8 in history, from World War II to Coca-Cola to Joan of Arc. Explore biographies, quizzes, and multimedia on this day in Britannica.
8 maj 2012 · May 8 is the anniversary of several major events in history, such as the end of World War II in Europe, the eruption of Mount Pelée, and the publication of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales. It is also the birthday of famous figures like Harry Truman, David Attenborough, and Raquel Welch.
Learn about the historical events, births, and deaths that happened on May 8, such as the USSR boycott of the 1984 Olympics, the first ascent of Mount Everest without oxygen, and the invention of Coca-Cola.
8 maj 2019 · VE Day marks the end of fighting in Europe during World War Two on 8 May 1945. Learn how it was celebrated, why it was not the end of the war, and what happened after the victory.
