Friday, May 8

Good morning!!

Today is the 70th anniversary of V-E Day (Victory in Europe) Day. It is a day of remembrance and celebration throughout Europe. Here is a link to President Obama's speech today on it - Obama marks 70th anniversary of VE Day

Today in History

1794

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier, the father of modern chemistry, was guillotined during the Reign of Terror.

1945

V-E Day marks the European victory of the Allies in World War II.

1973

The 10-week Wounded Knee occupation ended when members of the American Indian Movement surrendered.

1978

David Berkowitz, a.k.a. the “Son of Sam,” plead guilty to killing six people in New York City.

1999

The Citadel in South Carolina graduated its first female cadet, Nancy Mace.