World War II: Sarajevo Liberated by Yugoslav Partisans, April 6, 1945

World War II: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japan and the major warring powers aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, thus marking the official end to the war. Date: September 2, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 2 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅…

World War II: Allied forces carry out firebombing over Tokyo, destroying most of the capital and killing over 100,000 civilians. Date: March 9, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 9 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Allied Food Airdrops Begin Over…

World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces. Date: May 23, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 23 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Mussolini and Clara Petacci Executed by…

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) More events from 1945Tran Trong Kim Appointed Prime Minister of the Empire…

The Soviet Union recognizes the new pro-Soviet Provisional Government of the Republic of Poland. Date: January 5, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 5 📅 Events on this day in 1945 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1945UK Holds First General Election in 10 Years, Labour Wins -…