1945
VE Day in Europe
Victory in Europe Day marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, effectively ending World War II in Europe. Celebrations erupted across the continent and in Allied nations.
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All Events
1886
First Coca-Cola Sold
Pharmacist John Pemberton first sold his new beverage, Coca-Cola, as a patent medicine at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the beginning of one of the world's most iconic brands.
1902
Mount Pelée Eruption
The eruption of Mount Pelée on the Caribbean island of Martinique completely destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre, killing approximately 30,000 people. It is considered one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century.
1978
First Ascent of Mount Everest Without Oxygen
Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler achieved the first ascent of Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen, a feat previously thought impossible. This redefined the limits of human endurance at high altitude.
1984
Soviet Union Boycotts Los Angeles Olympics
The Soviet Union announced it would boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, citing concerns over the safety of its athletes. This was a retaliatory move for the US-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games.