This Day In History, May 8th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on May 8th.
During the Reign of Terror in Paris in 1794, Antoine Lavoisier, the French chemist considered as the "father of modern chemistry," is killed by guillotine.
Coca-Cola is initially marketed to the general public in 1886 at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
1945: Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is observed when Nazi Germany unconditionally surrenders to the Allies, thereby ending World War II in Europe.
1972: Four North Vietnamese Army divisions launch a huge assault on South Vietnamese soldiers in Quang Tri Province, kicking off the Vietnam War's Easter Offensive.
1984: The Soviet Union declares a boycott of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in reaction to the United States' boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
Antoine Lavoisier, the French chemist known as the "father of modern chemistry," is executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror in Paris.
Antoine Lavoisier was a pivotal player in the evolution of modern chemistry, best remembered for his contributions to combustion, the law of conservation of mass, and the naming and categorization of chemical elements. During the French movement, however, he was accused of being a traitor to the movement and was sentenced to death by the revolutionary court. Despite his scientific accomplishments, Lavoisier was murdered by guillotine on May 8, 1794, during France's Reign of Terror, a time of mass executions and political violence.
Coca-Cola is first sold to the public at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink invented in 1886 by pharmacist John Pemberton. The drink was initially offered at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, as a tonic that could treat a number of diseases. Coca-Cola soon gained popularity, and by the end of the nineteenth century, it was available in the United States and numerous other nations. Coca-Cola is now one of the world's most well-known and famous brands, with a presence in over 200 countries.
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is celebrated as Nazi Germany surrenders unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II in Europe.
Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is a holiday commemorating the conclusion of World War II in Europe. Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, which comprised the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and other nations, on May 8, 1945. The capitulation occurred in Berlin, essentially ending the war in Europe. People celebrated VE Day all across the world, dancing in the streets and conducting parades and other activities. The conclusion of World War II was a watershed moment in history, and VE Day is still an important day of remembering and celebration today.
Four North Vietnamese Army divisions launch a massive assault on South Vietnamese forces in Quang Tri Province, marking the beginning of the Easter Offensive during the Vietnam War.
During the Vietnam War, North Vietnam conducted a significant military offensive against South Vietnam and its allies, notably the United States. The attack began on May 8, 1972, when four North Vietnamese Army divisions launched a strong assault on South Vietnamese soldiers in Quang Tri Province. Fighting was fierce, and the North Vietnamese made substantial advances early in the attack. The South Vietnamese and their allies, on the other hand, were finally able to reorganize and push back the North Vietnamese forces. The Easter Offensive was one of the major military actions of the Vietnam War, and it was a watershed moment in the war.
The Soviet Union announces it will boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, in response to the United States leading a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, and were distinguished by a boycott by the Soviet Union and some of its supporters. The Soviet Union decided to boycott the games in retaliation to the United States spearheading a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow in protest of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. As a result, several significant sporting powers, notably the Soviet Union, East Germany, and Cuba, were absent from the 1984 Summer Olympics. Despite the boycott, the 1984 Olympics were a success, with over 140 nations competing and countless records broken.