FranceListe naturalisation, n° 144 · History, geography and culture
What is celebrated on 8 May?
In the exam (French)
Que célèbre-t-on le 8 mai ?
- aLabour DayLa fête du Travail
- bThe armistice of 1918L’armistice de 1918
- cThe storming of the BastilleLa prise de la Bastille
- dThe victory of 1945La victoire de 1945Correct answer
Why?
On 8 May 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered: this was the end of the war in Europe. This day is a public holiday in France. The armistice of 1918 is commemorated on 11 November.
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