🗓️ On This Day – 8th May: A Glance Through History
Welcome to another edition of “On This Day” by AssamJobsGuide.com. Each day has a story, and May 8 is filled with moments of peace, innovation, and remembrance. Let’s explore what makes this date significant across the world, India, and Assam.
🌍 Global Events on May 8
- 1945 – Victory in Europe (VE) Day:
Nazi Germany officially surrendered to the Allied Forces, marking the end
of World War II in Europe.
- 1980 – World Health Organization
(WHO) declared the global eradication of smallpox, one of history’s
deadliest diseases.
- 1886 – Coca-Cola was sold for
the first time in Atlanta, Georgia, invented by Dr. John Pemberton.
🇮🇳 Notable Indian Events on May 8
- 1857 – The Indian Rebellion of 1857
intensified in several parts of northern India, with increasing
participation from Indian sepoys.
- 1973 – The Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) launched its second satellite launch vehicle
program preparations.
- 2013 – India passed the National
Food Security Bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to provide subsidized food
to nearly two-thirds of the population.
🏞️ Assam & Northeast India on May 8
- Peace programs and remembrance
events are
sometimes held in educational institutions in Assam on VE Day to honour
global contributions during WWII.
- Health awareness campaigns on vaccination and disease
eradication are observed in line with WHO’s smallpox victory, often
promoted in collaboration with local health departments.
- In cities like Guwahati, youth
clubs and schools hold debates or quizzes on Indian independence
movements, connecting back to the events of 1857.
🎂 Notable Birthdays on May 8
- Harry S. Truman (1884) – 33rd President of the United
States, known for ending WWII and establishing the Marshall Plan.
- Oscar Hammerstein II (1895) – Famed American lyricist and
theatrical producer.
- David Attenborough (1926) – Celebrated British broadcaster
and natural historian, known for his iconic nature documentaries.
🕊️ Notable Deaths on May 8
- Gustav Mahler (1911) – Austrian composer and conductor,
a central figure in 19th-century music.
- Edward Gibbon (1794) – English historian best known for
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
💬 Quote of the Day
🧠 Did You Know?
- Smallpox was the first disease ever
to be eradicated by human effort. It claimed hundreds of millions of lives
before vaccination wiped it out.
- VE Day is still observed in many
European countries with parades, memorials, and moments of silence.
🧾 Closing Thoughts
May 8 reminds us of humanity’s triumphs —
over war, disease, and injustice. From the end of a devastating global war to
scientific victories like the eradication of smallpox, today marks powerful
moments of progress and peace.
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