1945
Aug 1945 – Atomic Bombs and Surrender of Japan
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On August 6, 1945, the USA dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima (Japan).
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On August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb is dropped by the USA on Nagasaki (Japan).
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On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered unconditionally.
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The unconditional surrender of Japan is completed on September 2, 1945.
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This is considered the end of World War II.
- See also Surrender of Japan