Winston Churchill giving a victory sign to a crowd assembled in Whitehall, London on VE Day, May 8, 1945.

Winston Churchill giving a victory sign to a crowd assembled in Whitehall, London on VE Day, May 8, 1945.

This day in history:

VE Day celebrations take place around the world as the unconditional surrender of Germany from the day prior becomes effective, putting an end to WWII in Europe after more than five and a half years of conflict.

May 8, 1945 - 67 years ago today.