May 8 Anniversaries

World Red Cross Day

World Observances

What Is World Red Cross Day? May 8th is "World Red Cross Day." It marks the birt...

Pine Tree Day

Historical Anniversaries

What Is Pine Tree Day? Every May 8th is "Pine Tree Day" (松の日, Matsu no Hi) in Ja...

Bitter Melon Day (Gōyā no Hi)

Food Days

What Is Bitter Melon Day? May 8 is "Goya Day" (Bitter Melon Day), established by...

Voice Day (Koe no Hi)

Wordplay Anniversaries

What is Voice Day? May 8th is celebrated in Japan as "Voice Day" (Koe no Hi). Th...