WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -When did WWII end in the Pacific Theater? World War II ended on September 2, 1945, in the Pacific theater with the official signing of surrender documents by Japan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The official time on the ‘Act of Military Surrender’ was 23.01 on 8 May 1945, which, because of the time difference, was already 9 May in Moscow. For this reason, countries in western Europe have always celebrated the anniversary of VE Day on 8 May; while the Russians still celebrate ‘Victory Day’ on 9 May.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the U.S., VJ day is officially acknowledged on September 2, 1945. This day marked the formal signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Japan’s Tokyo Bay. China and Taiwan also designate Sept. 2 as VJ Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -The next day, August 15th, 1945, was proclaimed Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, although the signing of the official instrument of surrender was not to occur until September 2nd, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri, in Tokyo Bay. There, representatives of nine Allied nations were present to accept the Japanese surrender.