The signing of the surrender by Japanese officials aboard the USS Missouri, putting a formal end to WWII.
September 2, 1945.
The sounds of VJ Day celebrations broadcast live on CBS News via radio from Times Square in New York City.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
The streets filled up in Times Square to celebrate the end of WWII.
An alternate view to the famous kiss in Times Square on VJ Day - there are two confirmed pictures of the kiss. Like the more famous version, the faces of the two kissers are still hidden.
The photographer did not ask for their names at first, and soon after the streets of Times Square filled up with people.
Many people present in Times Square have come forward, yet the identities of both the man and woman are uncertain even today.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
American servicemen still in Paris celebrating VJ day.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
Video of President Harry Truman announcing the surrender of Japan.
August 14, 1945 - 66 years ago today.
