China Taiwan Japan 1895. In 1886 tonic drink coca cola invented. Victory in europe day or v-e day 2009. Paul gauguin the artist died 1903. Miguel hildalgo mexican hero of mexico's independence died in 1753. Harry s truman american president of the united states died 1972. John stuart mill born 1873. In 1984 USSR Russia boycotted the olympic games in los angeles. On this date in history video with randy barton for may 8. - www.myinboxnews.com