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
This Week in History: Week 19
May 6 – May 12
Over 7 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (May 6 – May 12)(5)
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
1994⚡ Event
Nelson Mandela inaugurated as President of South Africa
Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first democratically elected President of South Africa.
politics
Famous Birthdays This Week(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 This Week(1)
1880🕊️ Death
Gustave Flaubert dies
French novelist Gustave Flaubert, author of Madame Bovary, dies in Rouen at age 58.
literature
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