August 15, 1945 Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 25, 2007 · 44-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 25, 2007 · 44-Across · 5 letters
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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.
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