"VJ Day" meaning in All languages combined

See VJ Day on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From initialism of victory (over) Japan + day. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=VJ Day}} VJ Day
  1. Victory over Japan Day, being the anniversary of 15 August 1945, the day after Japanese forces surrendered in World War II; in the US celebrated on 14 August. Wikipedia link: Victory over Japan Day Synonyms: VP Day Related terms: D-Day, VE Day, X-Day, Y-Day

Alternative forms

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