This Day In History

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May 85 events

VE Day Germany Surrenders
1945

VE Day Germany Surrenders

World War II ends in Europe

Berlin, Germany
10/10
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Coca-Cola First Served
1886

Coca-Cola First Served

Soft drink invented

Atlanta, USA
8/10
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John Stuart Mill Dies
1873

John Stuart Mill Dies

Philosopher passes away

Avignon, France
7/10
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De Soto Reaches Mississippi
1541

De Soto Reaches Mississippi

Explorer sees great river

Mississippi, USA
7/10
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Soviet Union Boycotts Olympics
1984

Soviet Union Boycotts Olympics

USSR withdraws from LA Games

Moscow, USSR
7/10
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