Many interesting events happened on May 8, including the death of a French painter and the end of an important war. Here is a quiz on everything that happened on this day

QUESTION 1

This British biologist and natural historian was born on this day in 1926. He has presented many wildlife documentary series, including Planet Earth. Who is he?

QUESTION 2

This is the final studio album of the English rock band the Beatles, released on this day, in 1970, almost a month after the group's public break-up. Which is the album?

QUESTION 3

May 8, 1945, marks the end of World War II in Europe. What happened on May 8?

QUESTION 4

The WHO o’icially eradicated this infectious disease on May 8, 1980. This is also the only human disease to have been eradicated to date. Which is it?

QUESTION 5

This carbonated drink was introduced on this day in 1886. Developed by American pharmacist John Pemberton, this was marketed and sold as a patent medicine, with Pemberton claiming it cures many diseases. Which is this drink?

QUESTION 6

World Red Cross Day is annually observed on May 8 every year. What is it also known as? Why was this date chosen to observe this day?

1. This constituency in Gujarat was host to one of the most pivotal “satyagrahas” against the British government and was led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2. This constituency in West Bengal was twice represented by this former President of India. 3. This constituency in Assam is one of only four that elected Independents in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

4. This person was the chairman of a commission that prepared a report that was completed in 1980 and whose recommendations were sought to be implemented by the V.P. Singh led government in 1990.

5. Agra was twice represented between 1999 and 2009 by this actor.

Visual: Name this candidate.

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Visual question: Identify this painting by the painter who died on this day in 1903. This painting became the world’s third-most expensive artwork when its owner sold it privately in 2014.