In 1945, the surrender of Nazi Germany ended the war in Europe
Victory in Europe Day marks the historic moment in 1945 when Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender, finally silencing the guns after six years of devastating conflict.
On May 8, 1945, cities across the world erupted in celebration as the surrender of Nazi Germany became official. In London, over a million people flooded the streets, while in the United States, the news arrived on President Harry Truman's 61st birthday. The surrender ended a conflict that had claimed tens of millions of lives and displaced entire populations across the European continent.
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