victory in europe day

News

Europe, V-E Day and World War II

What Is Victory in Europe Day? And Why Is it Still Celebrated?

Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe

Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union recognizes its Victory Day on May 9 after having a second set of surrender documents signed by German Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel on May 8, 1945.

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

NPR · 1d

How Europe is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nazis' surrender in WWII

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

Yahoo · 1d

Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end

Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil.

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

How Europe in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

Russia, Victory Day

CBS News · 1d

CBS News among U.S. outlets allowed into Russia for Victory Day parade as Trump thaws relations with Moscow

As Russia celebrates its 80-year-old victory over Nazi Germany, Putin wants the world to see that despite the new conflict in Europe, he still has friends in high places.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 12h

Victory Day parade in Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

Russia on Friday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, as President Vladimir Putin presided over a massive parade of tanks, missiles and troops through Red Square and welcomed over two dozen world leaders — the most since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine.

BBC · 13h

Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade

Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more.

Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose ...

National Catholic Register1d

Victory in Europe Day, 80 Years Later: More Than Just Military Triumph

At 2:41 a.m. on May 7, 1945, in a small red schoolhouse in Reims, France, the horrific nightmare of the Second World War came ...

3don MSN

Queen Camilla visits poppy memorial for Victory in Europe Day celebrations

The Tower of London was adorned with a flood of ceramic poppies as part of Britain's commemorations for the 80th anniversary ...

2don MSN

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his heavily choreographed May 9 “Victory Day” military parade, he’s been ...

'We will never forget,' King says in handwritten note at VE Day service

Senior royals joined veterans at the service in Westminster Abbey, as events across the UK mark the 80th anniversary.

Anadolu Agency23h

French president points to return of 'specter of war' at Victory in Europe Day ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Thursday that the “specter of war” had returned in Europe during his speech at a ...

4don MSN

British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...

President Donald Trump declares two national holidays, one of them would fall on Veterans Day. What to know

In a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump announced two new holidays to commemorate victories in WWI and WWII. Here's ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results