Wednesday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
August 15 1945
Japan Surrenders — End of WWII
warEmperor Hirohito announced Japan's unconditional surrender, ending World War II after six years of global conflict.
Tokyo, Japan
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
entrepreneur · 1857–1918
Days lived
22,366
football player · 1914–1991
Days lived
28,166
Notable Trials · 1856–1951
Days lived
34,788
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
38,943
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
48,412
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