Today in History for 8th May 1945
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Historical Events
Events 1 - 4 of 4
- Canadian troops move into Amsterdam
- Chinese counter attack at Tsjangte, supports by 14th air fleet
- Gen Von Keitel surrenders to Marshal Zhukov
- V-E Day; Germany signs unconditional surrender, WW II ends in Europe
Famous Birthdays
Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2
- Arthur Docters van Leeuwen, jurist (Holland's secret service)
- Keith Jarrett, jazz musician/film composer (Nachtfahrer)
Famous Deaths
Deaths 1 - 1 of 1
- Bernhard Rust, Nazi education minister (b. 1883)
