May 8 Holidays & National Days

If you"re wondering to lớn know about what happened today in History? Then you"re in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history. 

In this article, we have compiled a các mục of the important things that happened all around the world on May 8. Take a look:

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Mahatma Gandhi kept 21 day fast against British rule

On 8 May 1933, he announced a fast for 21 days for the Harijan cause. After coming out of prison Gandhiji devoted himself exclusively to the cause of the "Harijans". The weekly Harijan now took the place of Young India, which had served the national cause from 1919 lớn 1932.

The World Health Organization announced the elimination of smallpox.

On May 8, 1980, WHO declared smallpox eradicated – the only infectious disease khổng lồ achieve this distinction. This remains among the most notable và profound public health successes in history.

What happened in World History on May 8

V-E Day is celebrated in America và Britain

On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain và the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags và banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.

Militia Act establishes conscription under federal law

On May 8, 1792, Congress passes the second portion of the Militia Act, requiring that every free able-bodied white male citizen of the respective States, resident therein, who is or shall be of age eighteen years, & under the age of forty-five years be enrolled in the militia.

The first major battle of the Mexican-American War

In 1846, the first major battle of the Mexican-American War was fought at Palo Alto, Texas; U.S. Forces led by Gen. Zachary Taylor were able to lớn beat back Mexican forces.

1886 - Coca-Cola is invented

Back on May 8, 1886, the world"s first Coca-Cola was served at Jacobs" Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. It was the creation of Dr. John Pemberton as a tonic for common ailments. He likely had no idea what was in store for his product, the company, and an industry that would grow into the giant it is today. 

Equal rights for Blacks và whites

On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to lớn democracy by adopting a constitution that guaranteed equal rights for Blacks and whites.

Today’s Highlight in History:

- In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced on radio that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe.”

- In 1984, the Soviet Union announced it would boycott the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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- In 2003, the Senate unanimously endorsed adding khổng lồ NATO seven former communist nations: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia & Slovenia.

- In 2018, President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. From the nuclear accord with Iran and restored harsh sanctions; Trump had been a severe critic of the khuyến mãi negotiated by the Obama administration in which Iran agreed to restrictions on its nuclear program.

- In 2021, a car bombing attack in Afghanistan’s capital killed more than 90 people, many of them students leaving a girls’ school.

Also on this day:

In addition to lớn these historical events on May 8 events, there is also the birthday & death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People"s Birthday on May 8

1916: Chinmayananda Saraswati, an Indian spiritual leader, was born.

1929 - Birth of India"s famous Thumri singer Girija Devi.

1988 - p R. Sreejesh was born. Parattu Raveendran Sreejesh is an Indian professional field hockey player who plays as a goalkeeper & former captain of the Indian national team. 

Famous People"s Death Anniversary on May 8

1915 – Amir Chand who was India’s freedom fighter passed away.

1915 - Bhai Balmukund - one of the revolutionaries who fought for India"s independence, passed away.

1960 - J. H. C. Whitehead, known as Henry, was a British mathematician và was one of the founders of homotopy theory. He was born in Chennai, India, và died in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1960.

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