Monthly Archives: September 2015

Japan formally surrenders aboard USS Missouri, ending World War II 70 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Japanese Sign Final Surrender'

(Sunday, September 2, 1945, 9:03-9:07 a.m. JST; during World War II) — Japan surrendered formally and unconditionally to the Allies today in a twenty-minute ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay which ended just as the sun burst through low-hanging clouds as a shining symbol to a ravaged world now done with war. Continue reading Japan formally surrenders aboard USS Missouri, ending World War II 70 years ago this hour (Sep 2 1945) →

The Beatles depart San Francisco following 1965 North American tour 50 years ago today (Sep 1 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

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(Wednesday, September 1, 1965) — With their 1965 North American tour completed, The Beatles departed San Francisco International Airport tonight today, headed back to London (click here to watch video of the departure).