Historical events for
Friday, 8 May 2026

António José da Silva (born May 8, 1705, and died October 18, 1739), commonly known as "The Jew", was a notable Portuguese playwright. He became famous for his rich operas and comedies, such as "Guerras do Alecrim e Manjerona", before being tragically executed by the Inquisition.

Jean Henri Dunant (born May 8, 1828, and died October 30, 1910) was a Swiss philanthropist and activist. He is the visionary founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, a humanitarian effort that earned him the distinction of being the first co-winner in history of the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1901.

Johan Pehrson (b. 1968) is the leader of the Swedish Liberal Party and ministerial figure. Known for his down-to-earth sense of humor, he saved the party from a deep crisis and bet on integration into the right-wing government bloc, prioritizing investment in technology, education, and nuclear energy.

Release of the album "Let It Be", the final studio record released by The Beatles. Although recorded before "Abbey Road", the project included immortal ballads of contemporary music history, such as the title track "Let It Be" and "The Long and Winding Road".

Marked internationally to highlight the importance of ensuring equitable, cohesive, and resilient social protection networks for all citizens, combating poverty, and ensuring labor well-being on a global scale.

International awareness campaign aimed at educating communities about the symptoms, early diagnosis, and treatments of ovarian cancer.

International tribute to the principles of humanity, impartiality, and volunteering that guide the world's largest humanitarian movement.

Christian liturgical memory dedicated to the evangelists who documented the foundational narratives of the faith.