Today in History 05/08/18

People celebrating VE Day along the Champs Élysées in Paris on May 8, 1945 (© Serge DE SAZO/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)(1945) German surrender ends WWII in Europe
With the unconditional surrender of the German military now official, the Allies and their supporters celebrate with massive VE Day demonstrations around the globe. The deadliest conflict in world history is over in Europe, but WWII still rages on in the Pacific.
Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day or simply V Day, was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces. The formal surrender of the German forces occupying the Channel Islands did not occur until the following day, 9 May 1945. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe.
Also called: V-E Day VE Day
Observed by: France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Europe (1945)
Significance: End of World War II in Europe
Related to: Victory over Japan Day, Victory Day
Date: 7/8 May 1945

Wilhelm Keitel Kapitulation
Field Marshall Wilhelm Keitel signing the unconditional surrender of the German Wehrmacht at the Soviet headquarters in Karlshorst, Berlin.
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(1945) German surrender ends WWII in Europe.
Also on this day,
1877 | Dog show debut
1886 | Coca-Cola introduced
1902 | Mount Pelée erupts

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