15 August 1945
Proper noun The date marking the effective end of World War II, specifically referring to the day in 1945 when Japan announced its surrender to the Allies. This day is recognized as Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day).
This term is used as a specific historical date reference. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in historical, academic, or commemorative contexts. * The official documents were signed shortly after 15 August 1945. * Historians often cite 15 August 1945 as the day the Pacific War concluded.
- Commemorative Reference: The date is often used to mark the anniversary of the end of World War II.
- The memorial service is held every year on 15 August 1945.
- V-J Day (noun): An alternative name for this date, standing for "Victory over Japan Day." It is the more common term in general usage.
- Celebrations erupted across the Allied nations on V-J Day.
- Victory over Japan Day (noun): The full name for the historical event.
- 2 September 1945 (proper noun): The date of the formal surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, which is sometimes conflated with or distinguished from 15 August 1945.
- V-J Day
- Victory over Japan Day
This term refers specifically to the calendar date. The announcement of Japan's surrender actually occurred on 15 August 1945 in Japan (which was 14 August 1945 in the United States due to the International Date Line). The formal signing of the surrender instrument occurred on 2 September 1945.
- the date of Allied victory over Japan, World War II