May 8 is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 237 days remain until the end of the year. 453 BC – Spring and Autumn period: The house of Zhao defeats the house of Zhi, ending the Battle of Jinyang, a military …

1450 Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen revolt begins against King Henry VI and they march towards London. 1521 Parliament of Worms installs edict against Martin Luther. 1541 Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto and his expedition are the …

On This Day In History - May 8: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

We have 25 holidays listed for May 8. We’re getting ready to stop and smell the irises on this fragrant holiday! Take a day to reflect on colonialism, life in 17th century Virginia, and Native American cultures. Celebrate the ability of books to open …

2014年5月9日 · May 8 Holidays and Observances, Birthdays, Deaths, Events, This Day in History, Recipe of the Day, Song of the Day, Quote of the Day, Word of the Day and more!

Did you know that May 8 is known as World Donkey Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 8, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

2012年5月8日 · Did You Know? Fairy Tales, Japan takes Taiwan, unconditional German surrender, the eradication of smallpox and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths May 8.

Discover what happened on May 8 with HISTORY's summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

2024年4月30日 · This article provides a chronological list of twenty significant historical events that occurred on May 8th, showcasing key moments that have shaped societies and cultures around the world.

French aviators, Charles Nungesser and François Coli, had taken off from Paris in their Levasseur PL.8 biplane in an attempt to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight. Their disappearance remains a mystery. Charles Lindbergh succeeded two weeks later.