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8 May
Contemporary era
1945
Victory in Europe Day
On 8 May 1945, the surrender of Nazi Germany ended the Second World War in Europe.
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Contemporary era
1886
First Coca-Cola sold
On 8 May 1886, pharmacist John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola in Atlanta.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1541
De Soto reaches the Mississippi
On 8 May 1541, explorer Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River.
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