September 2nd is also Victory over Japan Day, the day, Japan signed its terms of surrender on the deck of the U.S. Battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay in 1945. It marked the end of World War II.

The War didn't finally end though until 15 August, with the surrender of Japan – known as 'VJ Day', or 'Victory over Japan Day.' 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the original 'VE Day'.

The PM said the anniversaries of both Victory in Europe (VE) in May and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day in August will offer a moment to "do that generation proud". He told The Mirror: "2025 will be a ...

A government spokesperson said: “The 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and Victory in Japan Day are moments of huge significance. “We’ll honour them with fitting events ...

INZAI CITY, Japan ... over Justin Thomas and Max Greyserman. Echavarria won for the second time on the PGA Tour, this one sending him to the Masters next year for the first time. His other victory ...