Tuesday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
May 8 1945
VE Day — End of WWII in Europe
warNazi Germany surrendered unconditionally, marking Victory in Europe Day and the end of World War II in Europe.
Berlin, Germany
VE Day — Victory in Europe
warAllied victory over Nazi Germany is celebrated across Europe and North America.
Europe
End of NDH
Ante PavelićNotable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
Notable Trials · 1898–1960
Days lived
22,558
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basketball player · 1887–1975
Days lived
31,999
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German cinematographer and photographer (1915-2001) · 1915–2001
Days lived
31,331
Notable Trials · 1856–1951
Days lived
34,788
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
38,844
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
48,313
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