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UK marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

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 World War Two ended.

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Flag raised in Northallerton to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

A flag was raised in Northallerton to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The ceremony took place at County Hall on Friday, August 15, with a two-minute silence held at the remembrance memorial. Victory over Japan Day marks the surrender of Imperial Japan on August 15,

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The UK marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but much of the celebration in 1945 focused on VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May, with those who served in the Far East labelled The Forgotten Army.

VJ Day commemorations in pictures

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King says VJ Day heroes will 'never be forgotten'

King Charles III has honoured those whose "service and sacrifice" helped to bring an end to World War Two in a personal message marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. In an audio message recorded earlier this month, the King vowed that those who fought and died in the Pacific and Far East "shall never be forgotten".

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Veterans march to commemorate VJ Day in Southampton

A parade marched through Southampton on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day which marked the end of World War II

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VJ Day commemorations in pictures as 'Forgotten Army' remembered

THE families of the 'Forgotten Army' were among those to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the moment the Second World War came to an end. Medals gleamed and standards were raised and lowered as people paid their respects to the fallen during the commemoration of Victory over Japan Day in Gheluvelt Park in Barbourne,

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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When is Victory Day in RI? Everything to know about the holiday

Rhode Island observes Victory Day on the second Monday of August, commemorating the end of World War II. The holiday has ...

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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 ...

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Family displays restored war vehicles for VJ Day

A seaside town stepped back in time on Saturday as it marked the anniversary of VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day. On the ...

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Rushcliffe: 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day

The 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day and the formal end of World War II marked by council. Whilst VE Day marked the ...

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Americans honor the 80-year anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

Panelists Staff Sgt. David Bellavia and former Army Capt. Jeremy Hunt discuss the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day ...

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 ...

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What Is V-J Day? Date and Meaning Behind Victory Over Japan ...

"V-J Day" is a shortened form of "Victory over Japan Day." It refers to Japan's formal surrender to the Allies on August 14, 1945, which signaled the effective end of World War II.

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When is Victory Over Japan Day, how is it marked and what happened?

The official VJ Day in the UK is on August 15, with the US marking Victory over Japan on September 2. In Japan the day is known as the "memorial day for the end of the war".

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'I was given six hours notice and sent to fight Japan'

Tommy Doherty, 98, served in the RAF in Singapore while neighbour Brian Buick's uncle died in a prisoner of war camp in Borneo in 1945.

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