Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
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The Treaty of San Francisco took effect.
Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
Sweet rationing during World War II finally came to an end in Britain.
American forces landed on Guam during WWII, which started the Second Battle of Guam.
Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
