May 08

Sunday 08, 2005:

The new Canadian War Museum opens, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of V-E Day.

Friday 08, 1914:

Paramount Pictures is formed.

Thursday 08, 1902:

In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of St. Pierre and killing over 30,000 people. Only a handful of residents survive the blast.

Monday 08, 1899:

The Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin opens.

Thursday 08, 1794:

Branded a traitor during the Reign of Terror by revolutionists, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who was also a tax collector with the Ferme Générale, was tried, convicted, and guillotined all on one day in Paris.

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