What Is V-E Day and Why Celebrate it? May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day, with events across the globe marking the defining moment that ended the Second World War in Europe and ushered in ...

Known as Victory in Europe Day, May 8 marks the date that Germany surrendered to Western powers after Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders died by suicide. In honor of the observance, here are ...

This May 8 marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe in World War II — a day to celebrate, but also to ponder the war’s legacy in our time. For generations, World War II ...

Cheers for Victory. Only the Allied statesmen were silent. From Paris came the announcement that the A.P. had been suspended from filing any further news from the European Theater of Operations. A ...

See what it looked like as the surrender took place and the celebrations commenced on Victory in Europe Day, 1945.

The president this week announced "Victory" days for November 11 and May 8, but noted "we will not be closing the Country" on the holidays.

Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.

In Britain the news of victory was at first unofficial, but Britain loyally followed the early lead of their King. To General Eisenhower, His Majesty sent a message of gratitude for "complete ...

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers, and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to ...

President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to designate May 8 as World War II "Victory Day" and Nov. 11 as World War I "Victory Day," stating that the U.S. did a lot to win both wars.