Events with tag - 1945

January 17, 1945

Liberation of Warsaw by the Red Army

On January 17, 1945, the troops of the 1st Belorussian Front under the command of Marshal Georgy Zhukov entered the ruined Warsaw. This event was part of the Vistula-Oder Operation and ended the German occupation of Poland's capital. The liberation of the city opened a new chapter in the country's history, although it also brought controversies related to subsequent Soviet domination.

April 12, 1945

Death of FDR

Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, died from a cerebral hemorrhage at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. His death occurred just 82 days into his fourth term and weeks before the Allied victory in World War II.

May 8, 1945

German Surrender and the End of World War II

On May 8, 1945, in Berlin-Karlshorst, the Act of Unconditional Surrender of Nazi Germany was signed, officially ending World War II in Europe. The document was signed by representatives of the German Wehrmacht High Command in the presence of representatives from the main Allied powers: USSR, USA, Great Britain, and France. A day earlier, on May 7, a preliminary surrender was signed in Reims.

May 8, 1945

Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)

On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany officially surrendered to Allied Powers, marking the end of World War II in Europe. The historic surrender was signed at Allied headquarters in Reims, France, leading to massive celebrations across American cities and Allied nations.