- May 7–9, 1945: Germany surrendered unconditionally, ending the war in Europe.
- May 9, 1945: Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day).
- June 24, 1945: The Victory Parade of the Allied Forces took place in Moscow.
- August 17, 1945: The Potsdam Declaration was issued, setting out the terms of surrender for Japan.
- September 2, 1945: Japan surrendered unconditionally, ending the war in the Pacific.
- September 2, 1945: Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day).
- October 24, 1945: The United Nations was established.
- November 20, 1945: The Nuremberg Trials began.
- December 20, 1945: The first General Assembly of the United Nations was held.
In the Pacific
- July 26, 1945: The Potsdam Declaration was issued, setting out the terms of surrender for Japan.
- August 6, 1945: The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
- August 9, 1945: The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
- September 2, 1945: Japan surrendered unconditionally, ending the war in the Pacific.
- September 2, 1945: Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day).
- September 15, 1945: The Allied forces occupied Japan.
- November 3, 1945: The Tokyo Trials began.
- April 28, 1946: The Philippines became independent.
- August 17, 1945: Indonesia declared independence.
- January 1, 1949: The People's Republic of China was established.
Global Impact
- The war resulted in the deaths of millions of people, including civilians and soldiers.
- The war caused widespread destruction and disruption to economies around the world.
- The war led to the development of new technologies, including the atomic bomb.
- The war led to the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- The war led to the decolonization of Africa and Asia.