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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 02 > Japan formally surrenders in 1945, ending WWII

Japan formally surrenders in 1945, ending WWII

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
September 2, 2009

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2009. There are 120 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History

On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II.

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