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Victory in Europe Day marks May 8, 1945, when Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender took effect, ending World War II in Europe after nearly six years of fighting that killed an estimated 70 to 85 million people. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day marks May 8, 1828, the birthday of Henry Dunant, the Swiss businessman who witnessed the Battle of Solferino in 1859, organized emergency care for the wounded, and founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863. World Ovarian Cancer Day was established in 2013 to raise awareness for ovarian cancer, which has the lowest survival rate of all gynecological cancers and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. World Donkey Day was created to raise awareness for the estimated 40 million donkeys worldwide — a third of whom live in developing economies where they provide essential agricultural and transport labor. A surrender, a bandage, a teal ribbon, and a very long day’s work.
All Holidays On May 8
Child Care Provider Day
Fintastic Friday
Free Trade Day
Iris Day
Jamestown Day
National Amyloidosis Day
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
National Have a Coke Day
National Provider Appreciation Day
National Public Gardens Day
National Report Government Contractor Fraud Day
National Student Nurse Day
No Socks Day
Reward Yourself Day
Truman Day
Victory in Europe Day
White Lotus Day
World Donkey Day
World Ovarian Cancer Day
About May 8
May 8 Q&As
What is the most popular holiday on May 8?
On May 8, Victory in Europe Day is the most globally significant observance, marking the May 8, 1945 Nazi surrender and the end of World War II in Europe. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is the most globally recognized humanitarian observance, and World Ovarian Cancer Day is the most recognized health awareness day on the date.
What countries celebrate holidays on May 8?
May 8 observances span Belgium (Iris Day), and the U.S., which hosts Victory in Europe Day, Jamestown Day, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Truman Day. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, World Ovarian Cancer Day, and Victory in Europe Day are observed globally.
What health awareness days are on May 8?
May 8 includes World Ovarian Cancer Day, established in 2013 to raise awareness for the gynecological cancer with the lowest survival rate, and National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which recognizes the mental health and wellbeing challenges specific to military family life.