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May 8

3 Historical Records
1884CE
Birth

Harry S. Truman Born

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He authorized the use of atomic weapons against Japan and implemented the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine during the early Cold War.

1886CE
Invention

Coca-Cola invented

Pharmacist John Pemberton sells the first glass of Coca-Cola at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

1945CE
War

V-E Day celebrated

Victory in Europe (V-E) Day is celebrated as Nazi Germany formally capitulates to the Allies, marking the end of World War II in Europe.