🗞️Today’s Headlines

Everything important that’s ever happened on May 8:

1999 — Nancy Mace became the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, challenging gender norms in a military institution long known for its male-only tradition.

1970 — The Beatles released Let It Be, their final studio album, which reflected the band's inner turmoil and became a cultural symbol of their breakup.

1945 — World War II in Europe ended when Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender, halting the war on the continent and reshaping the global political order.

1942 — The USS Lexington became the first US aircraft carrier to be sunk during World War II after a fierce battle with Japanese forces.

1429 — English troops lifted their siege of the French city of Orléans, marking a turning point in the Hundred Years' War, thanks to the leadership of Joan of Arc.

🎂 Today’s Birthdays

On May 8, we’re singing to:

Harry S. Truman (1884) — 33rd president of the United States, best known for making the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan and for his leadership during the post-World War II era.

David Attenborough (1926) — English broadcaster, writer, and naturalist, acclaimed for his pioneering work in wildlife documentaries such as The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.

Rick Nelson (1940) — American musician and actor famous for hits like "Hello Mary Lou" and his role on the TV show The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

 🪦Who Died Today?

On May 8, we’re saying goodbye to:

John Stuart Mill (1873) — British philosopher and economist recognized for his work on utilitarianism and political philosophy, particularly in On Liberty and The Subjection of Women.

Gustave Flaubert (1880) — French author celebrated for his novel Madame Bovary, a groundbreaking work in realism that critiqued the constraints of bourgeois society.

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