World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. Date: June 22, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 22 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Battle of Okinawa ends when the organized resistance of Imperial Japanese Army forces collapses in the Mabuni area on the southern tip of the main island. Date: June 21, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 21 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This…
The United States Secretary of State approves the transfer of Wernher von Braun and his team of Nazi rocket scientists to the U.S. under Operation Paperclip. Date: June 20, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 20 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Smoke Tragedy left 355 workers dead in the underground copper mine of El Teniente, Chile. Date: June 19, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 19 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II. Date: June 18, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 18 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
World War II: Filipino troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army liberate the captured in Ilocos Sur and start the Battle of Bessang Pass in Northern Luzon. Date: June 14, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 14 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
Australian Imperial Forces land in Brunei Bay to liberate Brunei. Date: June 10, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
King Haakon VII of Norway returns from exactly five years in exile during World War II. Date: June 7, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 7 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Allied Control Council, the military occupation governing body of Germany, formally takes power. Date: June 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)
First combat mission of the Consolidated B-32 Dominator heavy bomber. Date: May 29, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 29 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)