In History, Today on May 8

Marcos Jr., the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, secures a landslide victory in the Philippines presidential elections, marking a significant political shift in the country.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces the United States' withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The World Health Organization declares Liberia free of Ebola after 42 days without new cases, marking the end of the outbreak in the country.

A U.S. House committee votes to hold former IRS official Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions about the IRS' handling of applications for tax-exempt status from conservative groups.

The European Union and the International Monetary Fund agree on a €110 billion bailout package for Greece to address its sovereign debt crisis.

Dmitry Medvedev is inaugurated as President of Russia, succeeding Vladimir Putin, who becomes Prime Minister.

The final episode of the television series 'Friends' airs, concluding a decade-long run and marking a significant moment in television history.

The World Health Organization declares the SARS outbreak contained in Vietnam, making it the first country to successfully contain the virus.

François Mitterrand was re-elected as President of France.

The Soviet Union announced it would boycott the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.

The World Health Organization announces the eradication of smallpox.

Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler become the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

The Beatles release their final studio album, 'Let It Be.'

Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) is celebrated as the Allies formally accept Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, marking the end of World War II in Europe.

The Battle of the Coral Sea ends with no clear victor, but it becomes the first air-sea battle in history and stops the Japanese expansion in the Pacific during World War II.

Mount Pelée erupts on the Caribbean island of Martinique, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing nearly 30,000 people.

Coca-Cola is first sold at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Battle of Palo Alto, the first major battle of the Mexican-American War, is fought.

Greek War of Independence: The Greeks defeat the Turks at the Battle of Gravia Inn.

Antoine Lavoisier, the 'father of modern chemistry,' is executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.

The Parlement of Paris is suspended after refusing to register revised May Edicts which aimed at reorganizing the judicial system in France.

The British Parliament passes the Act that provides for parts of the Quebec Act, expanding Canada's territory and restoring French civil law while maintaining British criminal law.

England's Convention Parliament meets and votes to restore Charles II to the English throne, marking the official beginning of the English Restoration.

Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi River, becoming the first recorded European to do so.

The Diet of Worms concluded with the edict declaring Martin Luther an outlaw and heretic.

Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans, marking a turning point in the Hundred Years' War.

The Treaty of Brétigny is ratified between England and France during the Hundred Years' War, marking a temporary end to hostilities.

The Third Council of Toledo begins, marking a significant moment in the history of the Visigothic Kingdom in Hispania. This council is notable for the conversion of King Reccared I from Arianism to Catholicism, which leads to the religious unification of the kingdom.