Today is Victory in Europe Day
On May 8, 1945, the guns finally fell silent across the European continent. After nearly six years of destruction, Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied powers, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. The day became known as Victory in Europe Day, or V‑E Day, a moment that marked both triumph and profound relief for millions who had endured the deadliest conflict in human history. A W...
5/2/2026 2:15:00 AM