AKA Name | V-E Day, VE Day, V Day, Den vítězství or Den osvobození, Victoire 1945 / 8 Mai, Víťazstva nad fašizmom |
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Hashtags | #VictoryInEuropeDay |
Related Hashtags | #WW2 |
2021 Date | 8 May 2021 |
2022 Date | 8 May 2022 |
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![]() Victory in Europe Day HistoryVictory in Europe Day marks the official end of the fighting in Europe during the Second World War. On 7 May 1945, German High Command signed an unconditional surrender to the allied forces in Berlin, Germany. The surrender would come into effect the following day at midnight. 8 May was thus the end of armed conflict during World War II in Europe. Victory in Europe Day is celebrated annually on 8 May in memory of this surrender and return to peace. It is celebrated in many countries throughout Europe on 8 May while other nations have opted to celebrate it on other days. Celebrations in certain countries are named after Victories over Fascism or Occupation depending on the nation. Top Tweets for Victory in Europe Day -
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Victory in Europe Day References and Related Siteswww.gov.uk: VE Day UK gov.au: VE Day www.britishlegion.org.uk: Rememberance www.historylearningsite.co.uk: WW2 | ||