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From missing garments to tasty wines, social slumber parties to humble garment fasteners, "May 9th" observes a unique combination of occasions that offer something for everyone. On this seemingly ordinary day, a handful of amusing observances bring a dash of merriment to our lives.

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Map of Europe with a circle of stars in front

Europe Day

#Historical

commemorating the Schuman Declaration of 1950 that led to the formation of the European Union.

Collection of different patterns of colorful socks in a row on black background

National Lost Sock Memorial Day

#Fun

Humorously highlighting the universal mystery and frustration of mysteriously missing socks.

Bottle and glass of Moscato with several strawberries on one side, all this in a rustic wine cellar

National Moscato Day

#Beverage

Honoring the deliciously sweet and versatile Moscato wine.

Interesting Facts of May 9th

  1. 1. May 9th is celebrated as Victory Day in several former Soviet countries, commemorating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on May 8, 1945.
  2. 2. On May 9, 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first commercially produced birth control pill, Enovid, marking a significant milestone in reproductive rights and the sexual revolution.
  3. 3. May 9th is Europe Day, an annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe, observed by EU institutions to commemorate the Schuman Declaration of 1950 which proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor to the European Union.
  4. 4. French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and claimed the area for France on May 8, 1682, naming it Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.