1945

VE Day

"Victory in Europe Day" actually lasted 2 days. Throughout Britain street parties were held. In the centre of London people celebrated by gathering in crowds in Trafalgar Square and surrounding streets.

On 1 May 1945 the BBC announced Hitler's suicide. On 7 May at 19.40 programmes were interrupted and Churchill made the announcement: German armed forces had surrendered unconditionally on 7 May. Hostilities in Europe ended officially at midnight, 8 May 1945. Victory in Europe celebrations to be on 8 May and 9 May.

Sources: The BBC, International Churchill Society.

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