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This Day in History: WWII victory over Japan announced on Aug. 15, 1945

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On August 15, 1945, the world celebrated victory over Japan and the end of World War II after two atomic ...

80th VJ Day service is poignant moment for veteran

A World War Two special forces veteran says a service to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day will be "a ...
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This Day in History on August 15: Japan Surrenders World War II

August 15 stands as a day marked by transformative moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe.One of the ...

Commemorations For 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan

The King and Queen have led a two minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the date in 1945 when Japan ...

King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

King Charles will honour those whose "service and sacrifice" helped to bring an end to World War Two in a personal message ...
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Sarah Ferguson lauds WWII fighters’ legacy in poignant VJ Day tribute

Sarah Ferguson will forever be grateful to VJ Day veterans for gifting the “tomorrow” they would never see.To commemorate the ...
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UK king, Starmer lead VJ Day tributes to WWII veterans, survivors

King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, ...

Red Arrows fly past: Where and when to see the VJ Day display today

If you missed the Red Arrows fly past on VE Day, there are plenty of opportunities to spot them today. The RAF jet pilots ...
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Royal Family honours WWII veterans with moving post on 80 years of VJ Day

As the British Royal Family marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, they honour the veterans and heroes who made the victory ...

Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...