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On what date did Japan officially surrender, ending World War II?

The official surrender came on September 2, 1945.

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  1. May 8, 1945
  2. September 2, 1945 ✔
  3. June 6, 1944

Why: Japan communicated willingness to surrender in August 1945. The formal surrender followed on September 2, bringing the war to an official end.

Huh, didn't know that: The surrender was signed aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

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Why did the history book circle the date? It was a major turning point.
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Answer: September 2, 1945. Japan communicated willingness to surrender in August 1945. The formal surrender followed on September 2, bringing the war to an official end.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    On September 2, 1945, Japan officially surrendered.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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