London VJ Day Celebrations(01 of21)
Open Image ModalA New Zealand sailor, left, and three GIâs in London, express their jubilation of the surrender of Japan, by chairing a London policeman, in Piccadilly Circus, in London, on August 10, 1945. (AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
American troops on leave in Paris(02 of21)
Open Image ModalAmerican troops on leave in Paris (France) wave copies of the extra editions of the Paris Post and Stars and Stripes published August 10, 1945, bearing the news that Japan was prepared to accept the surrender terms decided on by Allies at the Potsdam Conference. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
GI's on leave and French civilians at Place de la Concorde in Paris(03 of21)
Open Image ModalGI\'s on leave and French civilians at Place de la Concorde in Paris (France) buy French Special Editions proclaming the unofficial reports that the Japanese had accepted the surrender terms of Potsdam Conference (August 10, 1945). (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
An Army jeep driver gives fellow GI's the good news that the Japs have given up in Paris(04 of21)
Open Image ModalAn Army jeep driver gives fellow GI\'s the good news that the Japs have given up in Paris (France) August 10, 1945. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
Holding a copy of the Paris Edition of the US Army Stars and Stripes, an American sergeant joyfully two members of the US Women Army Corps, Paris(05 of21)
Open Image ModalHolding a copy of the Paris Edition of the US Army Stars and Stripes, an American sergeant joyfully two members of the US Women Army Corps, Paris (France) August 10, 1945. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
Two soldiers help French newsgirl sell Special Edition of Paris newspapers proclaiming the unofficial news that Japan was prepared to accept the terms of the Potsdam proclamation of July 26th, Paris(06 of21)
Open Image ModalTwo soldiers help French newsgirl sell Special Edition of Paris newspapers proclaiming the unofficial news that Japan was prepared to accept the terms of the Potsdam proclamation of July 26th, Paris (France), August 10, 1945. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
US troops stop the traffic in the Rue Royale in, Paris, after hearing the unofficial news August 10, 1945, that Japan was prepared to accept the Allied terms of the Potsdam ultimatum of July 2O, The M(07 of21)
Open Image ModalUS troops stop the traffic in the Rue Royale in, Paris, after hearing the unofficial news August 10, 1945, that Japan was prepared to accept the Allied terms of the Potsdam ultimatum of July 2O, The Madeleine church may be seen in background. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
Holding a copy of a special edition of France Soir, a US soldier kisses a W, A, C corporal, in Paris, learning the news August 10, 1945, that the Japanese were prepared to accept the surrender terms o(08 of21)
Open Image ModalHolding a copy of a special edition of France Soir, a US soldier kisses a W, A, C corporal, in Paris, learning the news August 10, 1945, that the Japanese were prepared to accept the surrender terms outlined by Allied leaders at the Potsdam Conference. (Photo by Photo12/UIG/Getty Images) (credit:Photo 12 via Getty Images)
American Soldiers Read Of Japan'S Surrender In Paris In 1945(09 of21)
Open Image ModalFRANCE - AUGUST 10: At Place De L\'Opera In Paris On August 10, 1945, American Soldiers Read Of Japan\'S Surrender In French Newspapers After The Second American Bomb Had Been Dropped On Nagasaki The Day Before. (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) (credit:Keystone-France via Getty Images)
A Merry Mood.(10 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: WAAFs link arms with soldiers during the VJ Day celebrations in Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
A Laughing Copper(11 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: A London policeman joins the celebratory crowds in London\'s West End, following the news of Japan\'s surrender. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (credit:Hulton Archive via Getty Images)
Chinese Rejoice.(12 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Joyful Chinese waiters join Londoners in celebrating the news of Japan\'s surrender. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images) (credit:William Vanderson via Getty Images)
VJ Day In London(13 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Crowds of Londoners gather around Piccadilly Circus to celebrate the news of Japan\'s surrender. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images) (credit:Express via Getty Images)
Piccadilly Crowds(14 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Crowds in Piccadilly Circus celebrate the news of the Japanese surrender to the Allies. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
VJ Day(15 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Crowds celebrate the news of Japan\'s surrender in front of Eros\' statue in Piccadilly Circus, London. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
Celebratory Kiss(16 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: In the excitement of the celebrations following news of Japan\'s surrender, an American soldier kisses a London girl in Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
VJ Day In London(17 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Crowds of Londoners gather around Piccadilly Circus to celebrate Japan\'s surrender. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images) (credit:Express via Getty Images)
Happy WACS(18 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: WACS crowd a staircase while reading about Japan\'s offer to surrender in the \'Stars and Stripes\' newspaper during World War II, Paris. VJ Day came four days later when Japan officially surrendered. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (credit:Hulton Archive via Getty Images)
On The Carretelas(19 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: American soldiers wave happily toward the camera from the carriage of a carretelas, a pony-drawn taxi, after receiving news of Japan\'s surrender in World War II, Manila, Philippines. (Photo by US Army/Getty Images) (credit:U.S. Army via Getty Images)
VJ Day Crowds(20 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: Traffic and crowds in London\'s Piccadilly Circus come to a standstill at the news of the Japanese surrender on VJ Day. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)
VJ Day In London(21 of21)
Open Image Modal10th August 1945: American GI\'s in the Rainbow Corner Club in London\'s Piccadilly Circus celebrate the news of the Japanese surrender on VJ Day. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images) (credit:Keystone via Getty Images)