On May 8, various historical events unfolded, notably the plea of David R. Berkowitz in 1978 for his crimes related to the Son of Sam shootings. Other key events include Hernando de Soto's arrival at the Mississippi in 1541, Gen. Zachary Taylor's victory in the Mexican-American War in 1846, and President Truman's V-E Day announcement in 1945 of Nazi Germany's surrender. The date also saw the first sale of Coca-Cola in 1886, and a marked rise in U.S. unemployment figures in 2020 due to the pandemic. Additionally, several notable individuals celebrate their birthdays today.
On May 8, 1978, David R. Berkowitz pleaded guilty to murder and assault linked to the Son of Sam case, receiving six life sentences.
May 8 marks significant historical events, from Berkowitz's pleas to discoveries like Hernando de Soto reaching the Mississippi River in 1541.
President Truman announced Germany's surrender in 1945, celebrating V-E Day with a message of freedom across Europe and marking a key moment in WWII.
In 1984, the Soviet Union's boycott of the Los Angeles Olympics underscored the geopolitical tensions of the era influenced by the Cold War.
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