On This Day – 8th May: A Glance Through History : Assam Jobs Guide

🗓️ 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.

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🇮🇳 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.

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🏞️ 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.

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🎂 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.

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🕊️ 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.

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💬 Quote of the Day

“The greatest wealth is health.”

— Virgil

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🧠 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.

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🧾 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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