Saturday, May 08, 2010

TODAY IN HISTORY

MAY 8
1945:VE Day Americans flood the streets to celebrate after President Harry Truman announces World War II has ended in Europe.


1886: Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton invents the flavor syrup used in Coca-Cola.

1973: Militant Native Americans who have laid siege to the reservation town of Wounded Knee for 70 days lay down their arms and surrender.

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