Daily Quiz | On May 8 events
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This British biologist and natural historian was born on this day in 1926. He has presented many wildlife documentary series, including Planet Earth. Who is he?
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This is the final studio album of the English rock band the Beatles, released on this day, in 1970, almost a month after the group’s public break-up. Which is the album?
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May 8, 1945, marks the end of World War II in Europe. What happened on May 8?
Answer : It is the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces
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The WHO officially eradicated this infectious disease on May 8, 1980. This is also the only human disease to have been eradicated to date. Which is it?
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This carbonated drink was introduced on this day in 1886. Developed by American pharmacist John Pemberton, this was marketed and sold as a patent medicine, with Pemberton claiming it cures many diseases. Which is this drink?
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World Red Cross Day is annually observed on May 8 every year. What is it also known as? Why was this date chosen to observe this day?
Answer : Red Crescent Day; it is the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize
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