World War II: German Cruiser Admiral Scheer Sunk by RAF, April 9, 1945

Emperor Hirohito broadcasts his declaration of surrender following the effective surrender of Japan in World War II; Korea gains independence from the Empire of Japan. Date: August 15, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

World War II: The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, one of the two largest ever constructed, is sunk by United States Navy aircraft during Operation Ten-Go. Date: April 7, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila. Date: February 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 5 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Allied Control Council Takes Power in Germany, June 5, 1945German Me 262 Jet Fighter Defects to…

World War II: American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp. Date: April 11, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 11 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945UK Holds First General Election in 10 Years, Labour Wins – July 5, 1945French Women…

World War II: United States Army troops liberate Ohrdruf forced labor camp in Germany. Date: April 4, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 4 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945August Revolution: Viet Minh Led by Ho Chi Minh Take Power…