May, 8

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May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th if leap year). It 237 days before the end of the year.

Celebrations

There is no celebration for this day!

Events

Capitulation of Germany

(May, 8 1945)
The surrender of the German Army was signed in Reims in a room and modern technical College (now Roosevelt High School) housing the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force by the German Marshal Alfred Jodl, in the presence of American General Walter B. Smith and Eisenhower, the French ...

Creation of Coca-Cola

(May, 8 1886)
American pharmacist John Stith Pemberton created Coca-Cola syrup in Atlanta, Georgia. Originally used as a remedy against stomach problems.

Sayings

There is no saying for this day!

Astrology

Sign of the Zodiac: 18th day of the astrological sign of Taurus.