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May 8: A Day of Historical Milestones

8 May 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

May 8 marks significant historical events, including General Zachary Taylor's 1846 victory in the Mexican-American War and Dr. John S. Pemberton's 1886 sale of the first Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

Politics and Government Business Conflict General Politics Economy Military Zachary Taylor Mexican-American War Palo Alto Resaca de la Palma John S. Pemberton Coca-Cola Atlanta U.S. Library of Congress