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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 15 > Japan announces surrender in 1945

Japan announces surrender in 1945

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 15, 2008

Today is Friday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2008. There are 138 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Aug. 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced to his subjects in a prerecorded radio address that Japan had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II.

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