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 …

May in History. Hero Millionaire Saves Lusitania Children May 7, 1915; Suicide Woman Floats To Safety May 8, 1885; Gardener Grows Into Architectural Legend May 9, 1826; Botched Crown Jewels Theft Pays Off May 9, 1671

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 …

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

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

1914 - The U.S. Congress passed a Joint Resolution that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. 1915 - H.P. Whitney's Regret became the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby. 1919 - The U.S. Navy's first transatlantic flight took off with three Curtiss NC flying boats.

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

On May 8, 1846, General Zachary Taylor defeated a detachment of the Mexican army in a two-day battle at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. This victory forced Mexican troops across the Rio Grande River to Matamoros, protecting the newly annexed state of Texas from invasion. Five days later, the United States declared war against Mexico.

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. From Joan of Arc’s decisive victory in 1429 to Emmanuel Macron’s election as France’s youngest president in 2017, these events highlight the profound ...

2020年5月8日 · Browse historical events, famous birthdays and notable deaths from May 8, 2020 or search by date, day or keyword.