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Salutes and flags mark 80 years since VJ Day

Memorials have been held across the West to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) – signifying the end of World War Two. Crowds took part in a national two-minute silence at 12:00 BST led by the King, Queen and Prime Minister Keir Starmer from the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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King Willem-Alexander pays tribute to VJ Day heroes in touching message

King Willem-Alexander had paid a touching tribute to VJ Day heroesOn Friday, August 15, the monarch stepped out to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.The National Memorial Foundation organizes an annual commemoration for all

King Charles says VJ Day heroes ‘shall never be forgotten’ on 80th anniversary

August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender

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 surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

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Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier Shinzo Abe shunned the topic in 2013.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 23h

Japan marks anniversary of war surrender

Japan paid tribute Friday to nearly 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism.

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When is VJ Day 2025 and what is the date about?

Its officially Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) and as part of his speech King Charles has sent a stark message about current ...

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'VJ Day wasn't of any great consequence to us'

A 100-year-old World War Two veteran said VJ Day did not seem to be of any "great consequence" at the time, even though he ...

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80th VJ Day service is poignant moment for veteran

A World War Two special forces veteran says a service to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day will be "a ...

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VJ Day: Sacrifice that shaped a generation

EIGHTY years ago to the day, an unfamiliar voice drifted over Japanese airwaves. Emperor Hirohito, speaking in formal, ...

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King Charles warns of war's 'true cost' at VJ Day's 80th anniversary

Britain's King Charles on Friday released a message commemorating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks the Allied ...

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Red Arrows fly past: Where and when to see the VJ Day display today

If you missed the Red Arrows fly past on VE Day, there are plenty of opportunities to spot them today. The RAF jet pilots ...

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Putin 'ready to make deal' and VJ Day 80 years on

The Guardian leads with Trump's comments that Putin is ready to "make a deal" at their Alaska meeting, but concerns linger ...

Top 10 facts about VJ (Victory in Japan) Day

The announcement of Japan’s surrender came on 15 August 1945. That’s the date people in the UK , Australia, and many other ...

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