On This Day: May 8

6 verified moments happened on May 8. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1886🥤 Pharmacist John Pemberton's new fountain drink Coca-Cola is first served by the glass at a pharmacy in Atlanta.History · Source: Library of Congress, 'World's First Coca-Cola was Served' (May 8 1886)
2. 1886🥤 A pharmacist in Atlanta sells the first glass of a new syrup-based fountain drink soon named Coca-Cola.USA 250 · Source: Coca-Cola Company, first Coca-Cola served (May 8 1886)
3. 1945🎉 Crowds fill the streets around the world as Germany's surrender is announced, marking Victory in Europe Day.USA 250 · Source: Imperial War Museums, VE Day (May 8 1945)
4. 1970An injured Willis Reed limps out and scores the Knicks' first two baskets in Game 7 to inspire their first NBA titleSports · Source: Basketball-Reference, '1970 NBA Finals Game 7, May 8, 1970'; NBA.com Top Finals Moments
5. 2013👋 Sir Alex Ferguson announces he will retire as Manchester United manager after nearly 27 years and 13 league titles.Soccer · Source: Sky Sports; The National (May 8 2013)
6. 2019🎯 Lucas Moura completes a second-half hat-trick in Amsterdam, sending Tottenham past Ajax into their first Champions League final.Soccer · Source: Sky Sports, 'Ajax 2-3 Tottenham' (May 8 2019)