On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.
On May 8, 1945, both Great Britain and the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine during World War II.
In the United States, the triumph happened on President Harry Truman’s 61st birthday, when he dedicated the victory to the memory of his antecedent, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Lusitania, a civilian ship, was sunk by a German submarine on during WW l on this day in 1915. A total of 1,201 people were killed.
Germany signed unconditional surrender ending World War II on this day in 1945. It would take effect the next day.
On this day in 1954, French Colonial Forces surrendered to the Viet Minh at Dien Bien Phu after 55 days of fighting.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (May 7, 1840 – November 6, 1893)
Tchaikovsky is famous for composing "The Nutcracker" ballet, as well as numerous symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber-music pieces, he’s remembered as one of classical music’s most popular composers. He began taking piano lessons when he was five and was able to read music at the same level as his first piano teacher in only three years.
Bust sculpture monument to composer Peter Tchaikovsky near the music school in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra recorded "Chattanooga Choo Choo” on this day in 1941.
The Lusitania, a civilian ship, was sunk by a German submarine on this day in 1915.
Germany signed unconditional surrender ending World War II on this day in 1945. It would take effect the next day.
It was on this day in 1954.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (May 7, 1840 – November 6, 1893)
Tchaikovsky is famous for composing "The Nutcracker" ballet, as well as numerous symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber- music pieces. He’s remembered as one of classical music’s most popular composers. He began taking piano lessons when he was five and was able to read music at the same level as his first piano teacher in only three years.