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EXCLUSIVE: As some councils toy with the idea of scaling back, or cancelling, VE Day events those who lived through the dark ...
There will also be events held on August 15 to mark the anniversary of VJ Day, when Japan surrendered and the war came to an official day. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: ‘The 80th ...
On 8 March this year it's the 80th anniversary of VE - or Victory in Europe - Day, with special concerts, remembrance ...
However, ferocious fighting continued in the Pacific between the Allies and Japan until 15 August when the Allies celebrated VJ Day, although formal surrender documents were not signed until 2 ...
Celebrations to mark VE Day and VJ Day in Leicester have been announced. Residents marked the end of the Second World War ...
But the war continued in the Far East until Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender on August 15, which is known as VJ Day (Victory Over Japan). In 1945 millions of war-weary families greeted ...
VE Day, known as Victory in Europe Day, took place on May 8, 1945, marked the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War. VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, signifies the ...
The 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be commemorated with five days of celebrations this year, beginning on Bank Holiday Monday, May 5. These annual events typically see people gather for ...
People across East Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to organise events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day this year. This is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour ...
South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) said it will give out the money to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory in Japan (VJ) Day. The funding comes from the ...
However, ferocious fighting continued in the Pacific between the Allies and Japan until 15 August when the Allies celebrated VJ Day, although formal surrender documents were not signed until 2 ...