United Nations founded
PoliticsTreatyThe UN Charter enters into force after ratification by a majority of signatories.
- Date
- October 24, 1945 · On this day · View on map
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- United States
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- Importance
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February 4, 1945 – February 11, 1945★★★★★
Yalta Conference
Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin meet at Yalta to discuss the post-war reorganisation of Europe and the world.
PoliticsTreaty· Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, Russia
April 1, 1945 – June 22, 1945★★★★★
Battle of Okinawa
One of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War, causing heavy losses among soldiers and Okinawan civilians.
War· Japan, United States
May 8, 1945★★★★★
Victory in Europe Day
The Allies formally accept Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, ending the Second World War in Europe.
War· Germany, United Kingdom, United States, France, Russia
July 16, 1945★★★★★
Trinity nuclear test
The United States detonates the world's first nuclear weapon in the New Mexico desert as part of the Manhattan Project.
ScienceTechnology· United States
August 6, 1945★★★★★
Atomic bombing of Hiroshima
The United States drops the first atomic bomb used in war on Hiroshima, killing tens of thousands instantly.
WarDisaster· Japan, United States
September 2, 1945★★★★★
Surrender of Japan
Japan signs the Instrument of Surrender aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, formally ending the Second World War.
WarTreaty· Japan, United States