Americans land at Atsugi Airfield, begin occupation of Japan 80 years ago this hour (Aug 28 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Allied Forces Land In Japan (1945)' (Aug. 28, 1945, at 1:45)

(Tuesday, August 28, 1945, 8:30 a.m. JST; during World War II) — 150 U.S. personnel flew to Atsugi Airfield today, beginning the American occupation of Japan following the surrender of the Japanese government in World War II.