What is VE Day? VE Day or V-E Day stands for 'Victory in Europe Day'. It is observed on May 8th by the European Union as a national holiday to signify the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.

The historic 80th anniversary commemorations bring poignant stories from the last World War II veterans in a powerful tribute to peace. Here's how to watch VE Day celebrations online wherever you are.

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What is VE Day? VE Day or V-E Day stands for 'Victory in Europe Day'. It is observed on May 8th by the European Union as a national holiday to signify the end of World War II in Europe in 1945.

It wasn't until the United States used atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, killing a combined 165,000 people, that the Japanese relented.

The following day, on VE Day itself, Dan Walker, Myleene Klass and Katherine Jenkins will host ‘VE Day 80: The Party’ live from the Royal Albert Hall. During the afternoon of VE Day, join Anne-Marie ...

He plans to spend the day at home — fitting for a man whose thoughts were of the US even as he watched the European conflict end. “I was happy to be in that room,” he said of the surrender.

In the midst of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine and a new U.S.-Ukraine trade deal on mineral rights, we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. At 12:01 A.M. on May 8 ...

Let the memory of VE Day inspire us not only to remember, but to act — to forge strong partnerships, to remain militarily prepared, and to stand firm against tyranny wherever it arises.

History teaches us lessons and none are more pertinent today than VE Day. Victory in Europe Day wasn’t just about the end of the war but a celebration of freedom. A freedom which was hard fought ...

With the 80th anniversary of VE Day in just two weeks time veterans have called on the public to mobilise and celebrate it - Brits are urged to have a street party, a picnic in the park or a BBQ ...

He plans to spend the day at home — fitting for a man whose thoughts were of the US even as he watched the European conflict end. “I was happy to be in that room,” he said of the surrender.