"VJ Day" meaning in English

See VJ Day in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From initialism of victory (over) Japan + day. Etymology templates: {{m|en|victory}} victory, {{m|en|Japan}} Japan, {{m|en|day}} 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 Categories (topical): World War II Synonyms: VP Day Related terms: D-Day, VE Day, X-Day, Y-Day

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