About 100 people have gathered for a wreath-laying service to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

VJ Day, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day, falls this year on Friday August 15. The allied victory will be ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates.

This Friday, August 15, marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Philip North, has called on parishes across the County to take part in the commemorations.

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has ...

Day will be marked in Telford this Friday (August 15) with a flag-raising ceremony, sharing of the Statement of Peace and a ...

A Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) is taking place in Preston to mark the 80th anniversary. Preston City Council is organising ...

The official VJ Day in the UK is on August 15, with the US marking Victory over Japan on September 2. In Japan the day is known as the "memorial day for the end of the war".

"V-J Day" is a shortened form of "Victory over Japan Day." It refers to Japan's formal surrender to the Allies on August 14, 1945, which signaled the effective end of World War II.

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Victory over Japan Day is recognized for Japan's surrender to Allied forces, which signified the end of WWII. The official announcement was made ...

The official VJ Day in the UK is on August 15, with the US marking Victory over Japan on September 2. In Japan the day is known as the "memorial day for the end of the war".