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September 1, 1939
Germany invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II
June 6, 1944
The allied forces invade the beaches of Normandy, France as part of Operation Overlord, D-Day
May 8, 1945
The allies officially accept Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces, marking the end of WWII in Europe (VE Day)
December 7, 1941
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
August 6th 1945
The US drops an atomic bomb into Hiroshima, Japan after their refusal to surrender
August 8, 1945
The US drops second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan after they refused to surrender again
September 2, 1945
Japan officially surrenders and World War II is officially over
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