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World War II Ends in Asia (VJ Day)

Date: 1945-09-02 AD

Victory over Japan (VJ) Day marked Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II entirely. This day is remembered for the conclusion of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

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