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VE Day proper n

Initialism of Victory in Europe Day: the date 8 May 1945 when Germany unconditionally surrendered its armed forces to the Allies, bringing World War II to an end; and each anniversary commemorating that date. Today is VE Day, and marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

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