On this day in history
May 7
American
1945Germany signs unconditional surrender at Reims, ending the war in Europe.
Germany signs unconditional surrender at Reims, ending the war in Europe.
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World
1915A German submarine sinks the Lusitania off Ireland, killing 1,198 people including 128 Americans.
A German submarine sinks the Lusitania off Ireland, killing 1,198 people including 128 Americans.
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1824Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in Vienna; the deaf composer must be turned around to see the applause.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in Vienna; the deaf composer must be turned around to see the applause.
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1999NATO bombs the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, killing three and enraging Beijing.
NATO bombs the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, killing three and enraging Beijing.
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