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May 8th emerges as a day of varied celebrations across the globe, uniting different cultures, interests, and causes. From humanitarian initiatives to the enjoyment of simple pleasures, this date marks an interesting blend of events that appeal to a wide range of people.

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Very sweet lonely donkey standing in a grass meadow.

World Donkey Day

#Animals

Acknowledging the significant contributions donkeys make to societies.

Heart with drawing of the female organ in the center on white bow

World Ovarian Cancer Day

#Health

Raising global awareness around ovarian cancer, its symptoms, and its impact on women.

Hands holding the red cross and the red crescent

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

#People

Honoring humanitarian efforts and advocating for neutrality and peace across the globe.

Interesting Facts of May 8th

  1. 1. May 8th is celebrated as VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), commemorating the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces by the Allies in 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
  2. 2. On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton sold the first Coca-Cola, originally marketed as a medicinal tonic, at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
  3. 3. On May 8, 1980, the World Health Assembly officially declared the world free of smallpox, a highly contagious and deadly disease, marking the success of the global immunization campaign led by the World Health Organization.
  4. 4. The Paramount film studio was officially founded on May 8, 1914, as the Famous Players Film Company by Adolph Zukor, and it would grow to become one of the oldest surviving film studios in America.