What happened today in history (May 8): The Treaty of Brétigny was signed between Great Britain and France, the constitution of West Germany was adopted, a French nuclear test was carried out in Mururoa Atoll, etc.
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Today in History, May 8: The first day of this week has begun and you must prepare for the days to come. Although you may be busy with various activities, we are here to briefly introduce to you some of the important historical events that happened today. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day Mahatma Gandhi began a 21-day fast to end British tyranny in India, a French nuclear test was carried out at Mururoa Atoll and the Appingedam football team was formed. Continue reading the article to learn more.
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Historical event on this day
- In 1360, the Treaty of Brétigny was signed between England and France.
- In 1521 the Worm Parliament set regulations against Martin Luther.
- In 1541, the Mississippi River was discovered by Hernando de Soto.
- In 1624, the Peace of Vienna was signed between the Roman Emperor Ferdinand II and King Bethlen Gabor.
- In 1660, Charles Stuart was proclaimed King of England Charles II.
- In 1741, the Treaty of Nymphenburg was signed between France and Bavaria.
- In 1933, Mahatma Gandhi began a 21-day fast to end British tyranny in India.
- In 1949, the West German constitution was adopted.
- In 1963, US President John F. Kennedy offered to assist Israel from attacks by its neighbours.
- In 1985, a French nuclear test was carried out on Mururoa Atoll.
Sports event today
- In 1919, the Appingedam football team was founded.
- In 1970, the Knicks defeated the Lakers 113-99 in the NBA Championship.
- In 1993, Lennox Lewis defeated Tony Tucker to win the heavyweight boxing belt.
Today’s art and culture event
- In 1952, ‘La Ronde’ won Best Picture at the 5th British Film and Television Awards.
- In 1963, the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No’ premiered in the US.
- In 2001, Dixie Chicks, Toby Keith and Faith Hill won the 36th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Notable deaths on this day
S. NO | year passed | Personality |
first | 1994 | George Peppard is an American actor and film director best known for his role as Paul Varjak in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. |
2 | 1988 | Robert A. Heinlein was an American science fiction writer best remembered for the books ‘Spaceship Soldiers’ and ‘The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress’ |
3 | in 2013 | Wilma Jeanne Cooper is an American actress best known for her role as Katherine Chancellor in the television series ‘The Young and the Restless’. |
4 | in 2022 | Dennis Waterman is an English actor and singer best known for his roles in the TV series ‘New Tricks’, ‘Minder’ and ‘The Sweeney’. |
Famous birthday on this day
S. NO | Year of Birth | Personality |
first | 1926 | David Attenborough is an English television presenter and naturalist best known for nature documentaries such as ‘The Blue Planet’ and ‘Planet Earth’. |
2 | 1964 | Melissa Gilbert is an American actress best known for her role as Laura Ingalls Wilder in the television series Little House on the Prairie. |
3 | 1975 | Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter and actor best known for the songs “Hero”, “Escape” and “I Like It”. |
4 | 1981 | Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor best known for playing Oliver Queen in the television series ‘Arrow’. |
Conclusion
So here are the main events happening on May 8th. We come across such articles every day. Keep reading to stay updated.
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What happened on this day in history (May 8)?
The Treaty of Brétigny was signed between Great Britain and France, the constitution of West Germany was adopted, the French nuclear test was carried out at Mururoa Atoll, etc.
Which celebrity was born on this date (May 8)?
David Attenborough, Melissa Gilbert, Stephen Amell and many other famous personalities were born on this day.
What sporting events happened today?
Lennox Lewis defeated Tony Tucker to win the heavyweight boxing belt, the Knicks beat the Lakers 113-99 in the NBA Championship, etc.
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