Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
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During WWII, the German town of Pforzheim was annihilated in a raid by 379 British bombers.
Potsdam Declaration is signed.
Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
The United States Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan, killing over 100,000 civilians.
Normandy landings started in France during WWII.
