0508 Today in History
May 8th, 1945 VE Day As the Allies celebrate the end of World War 2 in Europe with Nazi Germany’s defeat in Washington, President Harry Truman reminds Americans that the war in the Pacific is not over yet. Our victory is about half won. The West is free, but the East is still in bondage to the treacherous tyranny of the Japanese. While in London, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill tells his people after years of fighting. Victory. Victory. Of the cause of Freedom 1973 in South Dakota, Militant American Indians holding the hamlet of wounded knees surrender after a 10 week siege. The incident took place where U.S. troops massacred Sioux men, women and children more than 80 years earlier. 1886 Birth of What becomes a soft drink? Giant Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton invents the flavor syrup for Coca-Cola, originally concocted as a tonic for treating ailments, And 1970. The Beatles final album Let It Be, is released shortly after the Fab Fours break up today in history, May 8th. Sandy Cosells, The Associated Press.