May 8

May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (129th in leap years). There are 237 days remaining.

Events:

• 1945 -- V-E Day, the day the German forces agreed to an unconditional surrender in 1945. (The date of signing is a subject of some controversy; see also May 9.)

Births:

• 1911 - Robert Johnson - blues singer and guitarist

Deaths:

• 1794 - Antoine Lavoisier, 50, French chemist aka father of modern chemistry
• 1994 - George Peppard - American Film and Television Actor

Holidays and observances:

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See Also: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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