On May 8, 1963, with the American release of Dr. No, North
American moviegoers get their first look down the barrel
of a gun—at the super-spy James Bond (codename: 007),         
the immortal character created by Ian Fleming in his now-
famous series of novels and portrayed onscreen by the
relatively unknown Scottish actor Sean Connery.

Sean Connery and Ursula Andress.

Joseph Wiseman as Dr. No.

Sir Thomas Sean Connery (25 August 1930 – 31 October 2020)

James Foley (December 28, 1953 – May 6, 2025)

Famed Hollywood director James Foley has passed away after
a battle with brain cancer. Many know James’ work but may
not even realize it. In addition to directing films like Glengarry
Glenn Ross and two films in the Fifty Shades franchise.

James worked with Madonna several times for her iconic music
videos. He directed videos for Papa Don’t Preach, Live to Tell,
and True Blue in the 1980s. James also served as the director
for Madonna’s 1987 feature film Who’s That Girl.
(Hollywood Reporter)

1992

Al Pacino and James Foley.

On May 8, 1945, Great Britain, the United States and other Allied countries celebrated Victory in Europe Day. Cities in the U.S., U.K.       
and Western Europe, along with in the Soviet Union, Canada and         
Australia put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the         
Nazi war machine during World War II.

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John Pemberton (above) brought his
perfected syrup to Jacobs’ Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta
where the first glass of Coca‑Cola was poured.