Today in History – May 8, 2026
🌍 Politics & World History 1945 – Victory in Europe (VE Day).Allied forces celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. 1984 –…
🌍 Politics & World History 1945 – Victory in Europe (VE Day).Allied forces celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. 1984 –…
Victoria Silva and Christy Apodaca, Safford Library
Contributed article THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College, in partnership with Family Medical Center, will host a free sports physical event for student athletes on Saturday,…
Contributed article PIMA — The Graham County Chamber of Commerce is seeking a limited number of food vendors for the upcoming Pima Pool Renovation Celebration…
🌍 Politics & World History 1915 – Lusitania sunk.The British liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by Germany during World War I. 1945 – Germany surrenders…
Sarah Sayles and Richard Hufford
Contributed article PIMA — Suds Up Laundromat will host a grand opening block party and ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 14, from 4-7 p.m. at…
🌍 Politics & World History 1937 – Hindenburg disaster.The German airship Hindenburg burst into flames in New Jersey. 1994 – Channel Tunnel opens.The Channel Tunnel…
Contributed article SAFFORD — Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center Foundation, in partnership with United Way, hosted on May 1 an unforgettable evening at Manor 415,…
Royce Hunt-Bell