Channel Islands Liberated from Nazi Occupation, May 9, 1945

World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. Date: October 12, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945John Amery Executed for Treason by British Government,…

World War II: Liberation of Kraków, Poland by the Red Army. Date: January 18, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 18 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Sukarno Becomes Indonesia’s First President After Independence Declaration, August 18, 1945WWII Prison Ships Cap…

Manhattan Project: The Atomic Age begins when the United States successfully detonates a plutonium-based test nuclear weapon near Alamogordo, New Mexico. Date: July 16, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 16 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945US-Soviet Troops Meet at…

World War II: Sachsenhausen concentration camp is liberated by soldiers of the Red Army and Polish First Army. Date: April 22, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Raid at Cabanatuan: Rangers Liberate Allied POWs,…

World War II: The German Instrument of Surrender signed at Berlin-Karlshorst comes into effect. This is commemorated as Victory in Europe Day. Date: May 8, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 8 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Jackie Robinson Signs…

World War II: Bulgaria and the Soviet Union successfully complete their defense of the north bank of the Drava River as the Battle of the Transdanubian Hills concludes. Date: March 21, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 21 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today)…