This day in history - On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began. Japan's formal surrender in World War II was celebrated as Victory over Japan (V-J) Day. In 1775, Hannah, the first American war vessel was commissioned by General George Washington. In 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. In 1969, Ho Chi Minh died. He was the president of North Vietnam. In 1991, The U.S. formally recognized the independence of Lithuania, Lativa and Estonia.

On this day in 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began. Japan's formal surrender in World War II was celebrated as Victory over Japan (V-J) Day.

In 1775, Hannah, the first American war vessel was commissioned by General George Washington.

In 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

In 1969, Ho Chi Minh died. He was the president of North Vietnam.

In 1991, The U.S. formally recognized the independence of Lithuania, Lativa and Estonia.