VJ Day, also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day, falls this year on Friday, August 15. The allied victory will be ...

VJ Day will be honoured and remembered with special programming across TV, iPlayer, Radio, Sounds and the BBC Archive to mark ...

While VE Day might be more famous in the UK and Europe, VJ Day marks the actual end of WWII. Learn more about this historic ...

Victory over Japan Day on August 15 marked the surrender of Japan forces, which in effect ended the Second World War. For ...

The liberation of Hong Kong is an often overlooked World War II event caused by Japan's surrender. Read on to find out more.

On Friday, August 15, the Gran Alacant and La Marina Royal British Legion branches are hosting a celebration of the 80th ...

Representatives from the armed forces, veterans and the cadet corps will take part by delivering readings and prayers.

An afternoon of live music will be held in Bicester to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Victory over Japan Day is observed on August 15 each year to commemorate the surrender of Japan, which ...

The party will take place at the Royal British Legion Club in Llandrindod Wells on Sunday, August 3 from 2pm until 4pm. There will be music, games and food and 1940’s fancy dress is optional. Everyone ...

Witney is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day with a programme of remembrance events. The town council has announced a series of events to honour the end of the ...

Live commemorations, powerful personal testimonies and rare archival footage form the centrepiece of the broadcaster’s ...