The last major battle of WWII took place.
The Battle of Berlin began on this day in the capital of Nazi Germany.
Source
The World War II Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C, dedicated by President George W. Bush.
Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) resumed TV broadcasting for the first time since the end of WWII.
The Blitz began.
Germany invaded Poland in the free city of Danzig, which started World War II.
