VJ Day, marks the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during World War II.
75 years ago (Sept 2, 1945), the Japanese Instrument of Surrender was formally signed on board USS Missouri. Japan surrendered on August 14/15 (depending on the time zone), 1945. The formal signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender took place aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945 and President Harry S. Truman designated September 2 as Victory over Japan Day.