Video: 'Theresienstadt'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, evening; part of The Holocaust during World War II) — The Theresienstadt concentration camp, established in the fortress and garrison city of Terezín (German name Theresienstadt), located in what is now the Czech Republic, was liberated today by Soviet troops. Continue reading Nazi concentration camp Theresienstadt liberated 80 years ago tonight (May 8 1945)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Count Me In” by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Count Me In’ by Gary Lewis & the Playboys peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Ooo Baby Baby” by The Miracles peaked at #16 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Ooo Baby Baby’ by The Miracles peaks at #16 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — “Whipped Cream” by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaked at #68 on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Whipped Cream’ by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass peaks at #68 in USA 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
Video: 'Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues (Official HD Video)'
(Saturday, May 8, 1965) — Bob Dylan made one of the earliest pop music videos today when he filmed a promotional clip today for his current single, “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Continue reading Bob Dylan films early promo clip for ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ 60 years ago today (May 8 1965)
Video: 'The Fruits Of Victory (1945)'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, 3:00 p.m. British Double Summer Time; on the Western Front of World War II) — British Prime Minister Churchill formally proclaimed the end of the war in Europe today, broadcasting to the world that the “evildoers *** are now prostrate before us.” But the jubilating people of Britain heard from the Prime Minister and… Continue reading Churchill hails one victory, pledges crushing of Japan 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
Video: '[VE Day 75] President Harry Truman's speech for Victory in Europe Day newsreel 8 May 1945'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, 9:00 a.m. EWT; on the Western Front of World War II) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman, on his 61st birthday, announced on radio this morning that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, and that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe” (click here for a clip of this day on “American Experience: Truman” at 1:41:50). Continue reading President Truman announces Germany’s surrender, declares Victory in Europe Day 80 years ago this hour (May 8 1945)
Video: 'Algeria's first National Remembrance Day for the Setif Massacre'
(Tuesday, May 8, 1945, approximately 8:00 a.m. Western European Summer Time; part of the aftermath of World War II) — The Sétif and Guelma massacre began today in Algeria as French authorities clashed with protesters celebrating the surrender of Nazi Germany and calling for freedom from colonial rule; tens of thousands of Algerians are believed to have died in weeks of violence.
