May 8 is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 237 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 8th of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 8.

We have 28 holidays listed for May 8. We’re getting ready to stop and smell the irises on this fragrant holiday! Take a day to reflect on colonialism, life in 17th century Virginia, and Native …

On This Day In History - May 8: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

May 9, 2014 · National Family Week - May 4-10, 2025 (First Full Week in May) National Herb Week - May 4-10, 2025 (Week Prior to Mother's Day ) National Hug Holiday Week - May 7-13

May 8, 2012 · Fairy Tales, Japan takes Taiwan, unconditional German surrender, the eradication of smallpox and other important events, facts, birthdays and deaths May 8.

1914 - The U.S. Congress passed a Joint Resolution that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. 1915 - H.P. Whitney's Regret became the first filly to win the Kentucky …

On May 8, 1541, south of present-day Memphis, Tennessee, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi River, one of the first European explorers to ever do so.

May 08. NATIONAL STUDENT NURSE DAY - MAY 8. NATIONAL THIRD SHIFT WORKERS DAY | Second Wednesday in May. NATIONAL HAVE A COKE DAY - May 8. NATIONAL …

Did you know that May 8 is known as World Donkey Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 8, including events that happened on this day throughout history.