Historical Events on May 7

27 significant historical events occurred on May 7. May 7 has been the date of twelve recorded historical events spanning different centuries. Notably, on this date in 1945, World War II ended in Europe with Germany's surrender to the Allied forces. Significant diplomatic agreements also occurred on this day, including the 1875 Treaty of Saint Petersburg between Japan and Russia, and the 1918 Treaty of Bucharest. Other events on May 7 include the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix.