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8 May

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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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