VJ75

On This Day

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2nd September 1945

  • The ‘Japanese Instrument of Surrender’ is signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo bay as part of the official Japanese Surrender ceremony.
  • President Truman declares VJ Day; the Second World War officially ends after six years and one day.
  • Ho Chi Minh declares independence from France and the Democratic Republic of Vietnam is established.
  • Ho Chi Minh declare independence
  • USS Missouri entering Tokyo Bay
  • USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay 02/09/1945

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