How Many Days Until May 8?

This day in history: May 8

1. 1957

   South Vietnamese president Ngô Đình Diệm began a state visit to the United States, his regime's main sponsor.

2. 1963

   In Huế, South Vietnam, soldiers opened fire into a crowd of Buddhists protesting against a government ban on the flying of the Buddhist flag on Phật Đản, killing nine and sparking the Buddhist crisis.

3. 1970

   Construction workers attacked students and others who were protesting the Vietnam War in New York City.

4. 1972

   Four members of Black September hijacked Sabena Flight 571 to demand the release of 315 Palestinians convicted on terrorism charges.

5. 1976

   Great American Revolution opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain, California.

6. 1984

   The Soviet Union announced the boycott of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, citing security concerns.

7. 1987

   A British Special Air Service unit ambushed a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit in Loughgall, Northern Ireland, killing eight IRA members and one civilian.

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