On this day in history
May 8
American
1945Americans celebrate VE Day as the war in Europe ends.
Americans celebrate VE Day as the war in Europe ends.
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1886Coca Cola is first served at a soda fountain in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca Cola is first served at a soda fountain in Atlanta, Georgia.
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World
1945Europe celebrates VE Day; Churchill tells the crowds: this is your victory.
Europe celebrates VE Day; Churchill tells the crowds: this is your victory.
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1980The World Health Organization declares smallpox eradicated, the only human disease ever wiped out.
The World Health Organization declares smallpox eradicated, the only human disease ever wiped out.
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1984The Soviet Union announces it will boycott the Los Angeles Olympics.
The Soviet Union announces it will boycott the Los Angeles Olympics.
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