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On May 8, 1973, militant American Indians who had held the South Dakota hamlet of Wounded Knee for 10 weeks surrendered. (Go to article.) On May 8, 1884, Harry S Truman, American 33rd president of the United States, was born. Following his death on Dec. 26, 1972, his obituary appeared in The Times. (Go to obit. | Other Birthdays) |
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On May 8, 1875, Harper’s Weekly featured a cartoon about public education and the Roman Catholic Church. (See the cartoon and read an explanation.) |
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| 1541 | Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River. |
| 1794 | Antoine Lavoisier, the father of modern chemistry, was executed on the guillotine during France’s Reign of Terror. |
| 1884 | Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, was born in Lamar, Mo. |
| 1846 | The first major battle of the Mexican War was fought at Palo Alto, Texas, resulting in victory for Gen. Zachary Taylor’s forces. |
