On This Day: Today is a notable day in world history, marking various significant events across different regions and time periods. These milestones have played key roles in shaping the trajectory of global events. Victory Day in Russia May 9 is celebrated as Victory Day in Russia and several other former Soviet republics. It commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and the formal surrender of German forces in Berlin, ending the war in Europe in 1945. European Union's Europe Day On May 9, 1950, the Schuman Declaration was presented, laying the foundation for the European Coal...