aug 14, 1945 - Victory over Japan Day
Description:
The Japanese surrender to the Allies. The surrender was encouraged by Emperor Hirohito. They will later sign a formal surrender on the U.S.S. Missouri on Sep. 2nd. The term has been shortened to V-J Day.https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day
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Date:
aug 14, 1945
Now
~ 79 years ago