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King and Queen lead two-minute silence to mark 80 years since VJ Day

Victory over Japan Day is marked each year on 15 August - the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and ...

This Day in History: WWII victory over Japan announced on Aug. 15, 1945

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On August 15, 1945, the world celebrated victory over Japan and the end of World War II after two atomic ...

King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

King Charles will honour those whose "service and sacrifice" helped to bring an end to World War Two in a personal message ...
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King Charles lauds Duchess Sophie, Prince Edward’s special role on VJ Day

King Charles has given an update on Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward’s royal duty on Victory over Japan Day.On Friday, August ...
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This Day in History on August 15: Japan Surrenders World War II

August 15 stands as a day marked by transformative moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe.One of the ...

Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime ...
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Sarah Ferguson lauds WWII fighters’ legacy in poignant VJ Day tribute

Sarah Ferguson will forever be grateful to VJ Day veterans for gifting the “tomorrow” they would never see.To commemorate the ...

Two minute silence at Cenotaph as Northern Ireland marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day

The 80th anniversary of VJ Day has been marked at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall with a two minute silence. | UTV News ...

Commemorations For 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan

The King and Queen have led a two minute silence to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the date in 1945 when Japan ...