1794⚡ Event
Antoine Lavoisier is executed
French chemist Antoine Lavoisier is executed during the Reign of Terror, ending the life of one of the founders of modern chemistry.
sciencepolitics
What Happened on May 8?
Discover 6 historical moments on May 8 — 4 events, 1 birthdays, and 1 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on May 8(4)
1886⚡ Event
Coca-Cola first sold
Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells Coca-Cola at a pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia for five cents a glass.
economics
1945⚡ Event
V-E Day: Victory in Europe
Nazi Germany unconditionally surrenders to the Allied forces, ending World War II in Europe.
warpoliticsmilitary
1970⚡ Event
Beatles release Let It Be album
The Beatles release Let It Be, one of the band's final studio albums, in the United Kingdom.
musicculture
Famous Birthdays on May 8(1)
1884🎂 Birth
Harry S. Truman born
The 33rd President of the United States is born in Lamar, Missouri. He oversaw the end of WWII and the start of the Cold War.
politics
Notable Deaths on May 8(1)
1880🕊️ Death
Gustave Flaubert dies
French novelist Gustave Flaubert, author of Madame Bovary, dies in Rouen at age 58.
literature
May 8 in History
May 8 is home to 6 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 4 notable events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1794 to the present day.
Major Events on May 8
Among the most notable events on May 8: Antoine Lavoisier is executed (1794), Coca-Cola first sold (1886), V-E Day: Victory in Europe (1945). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on May 8
Notable figures born on May 8 include Harry S. Truman. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on May 8
Remembered figures who died on May 8 include Gustave Flaubert. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 8?
- May 8 is home to 6 recorded historical entries, including 4 notable events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on May 8?
- One of the most notable events on May 8 is: Antoine Lavoisier is executed.
- Who was born on May 8?
- Famous figures born on May 8 include Harry S. Truman.
- How many historical events happened on May 8?
- Our collection records 4 historical events on May 8, spanning centuries of world history.
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