Victory over Japan Day - Wikipedia
Victory over Japan Day (also known as V-J Day, Victory in the Pacific Day, or V-P Day[1]) is the day on which Imperial Japan surrendered in World War II, in effect bringing the war to an end.
V-J Day | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day) would officially be celebrated in the United States on the day formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay: September 2, 1945. But …
VJ Day | U.S. Department of War
Aug 15, 2020 · V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. When President Harry S. Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, …
V-J Day: The Formal Surrender of Japan - Military.com
Aug 28, 2025 · Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day, is commemorated in the U.S. every September 2. It marks when World War II effectively ended, when Japan surrendered to the Allies.
History and Major Facts about V-J Day - World History Edu
Oct 31, 2023 · V-J Day, standing for “Victory over Japan” Day, commemorates the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. Its significance lies not only in its marking the conclusion of the …
Everything you need to know about VJ Day - CWGC
Jun 2, 2025 · VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day marks the day when Imperial Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. The war in Europe had ended just over three months earlier with the …
V-J Day - HISTORY
Oct 14, 2009 · Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory Over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.”
Understanding V-J Day: Key Events and Legacy - Biography Host
Aug 19, 2025 · V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, has become a poignant occasion for Americans to reflect on the end of World War II. Typically marked on August 14, it serves as a reminder of the …
10 Facts About V-J Day - History Hit
Aug 10, 2021 · V-J Day was not just victory in Japan, but it was also the end of the Second World War in all theatres. Due to the time difference, Japan’s surrender was announced to the American people at …
What was VJ Day? The moment World War Two ended
Aug 14, 2025 · VJ Day stands for Victory over Japan Day. It's the name given to the day in August 1945 when Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to a complete end.