On 1945, Japan officially surrendered to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, marking the end of World War II. The deadliest war in history was over. Also on this day in 1666, the Great ...

Eighty years ago today on Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the Allied Powers, bringing an end to World War II.

Eighty-five years ago, the U.S. Navy took delivery of its first Douglas SBD Dauntless. Discover the history, combat record, ...