V-J Day
Noun 1. the date of Allied victory over Japan, World War II (synonym) 15 August 1945 (hypernym) V-day, Victory Day | ||||
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Victory over Japan Day
Victory in the Pacific Day (V-P Day) (or Victory over Japan Day, V-J day) is the celebration of the Surrender of Japan, which was initially announced on August 15, 1945 (August 14 North American date), ending combat in the Second World War. In Japan, the day is known as Shuusen-kinenbi (終戦記念日), which literally means the "Memorial day for the end of the war". This is commemorated as Liberation Day in Korea and some other nations.
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