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Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945; it marked the official end of World War II in Europe in the Eastern Front, with the last known shots fired on 11 May.
- Victory Day
Victory Day. People gathered in Whitehall to hear Winston...
- Victory Day
Victory Day. People gathered in Whitehall to hear Winston Churchill 's victory speech and celebrate Victory in Europe, 8 May 1945. Victory Day is a commonly used name for public holidays in various countries, where it commemorates a nation's triumph over a hostile force in a war or the liberation of a country from hostile occupation.
StateHolidayDateObserved28 April1992 –presentVictory Day of Algeria [ ar]19 March1962 –present9 May1995 –present8 November2020–presentAs the Germans officially set the end of operations for 2301 Central European Time on 8 May, that day is celebrated across Europe as V-E Day. Most of the former Soviet Union celebrates Victory Day on 9 May, as the end of operations occurred after midnight Moscow Time .
Nov 16, 2009 · On May 8, 1945, Great Britain, the United States and other Allied countries celebrated Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Learn about the events, reactions and aftermath of V-E Day from HISTORY's article and photos.
- Missy Sullivan
Learn about the end of the war in Europe on 8 May 1945, how people marked the victory in Britain and around the world, and what Churchill said on the occasion. Find out why VE Day was not the end of the conflict and what challenges lay ahead.
Feb 7, 2006 · Victory in Europe — the official end of the fighting in Europe in the Second World War — was celebrated on 8 May 1945, after Germany's unconditional surrender. In cities and towns across Canada, a war-weary nation expressed its joy and relief at the news.
Mar 10, 2011 · Tuesday 8 May 1945 was 'Victory in Europe' (VE) Day, and it marked the formal end of Hitler's war. With it came the end of six years of misery, suffering, courage and endurance across the world.
