Bombing of Hiroshima
The Us drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima
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1945 in Japan — Page 3
Explore 119 historical events and records for Japan in 1945.
Historical records for Japan in 1945
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August
Declaration of War
Russia declares war on Japan
Declaration of War
Russia declares war on Japan
Invasion of Manchuria
Russia invades Manchuria
September
Result of Surrender of Japan
The formal ceremony aboard USS Missouri legally records Japan's capitulation.
Result of Surrender of Japanese Empire
The Japanese Empire formally accepts Allied terms aboard USS Missouri.
Result of Surrender of Japanese Empire
The Japanese government and armed forces accept the formal Allied surrender terms.
Result of Surrender of Yamashita's Japanese Forces
Yamashita's forces enter American custody, ending his command's resistance in the Philippines.
Signing of Japanese Surrender
Umezu signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters aboard USS Missouri.
Surrender Delegation
Shigemitsu leads the Japanese delegation aboard USS Missouri and signs for the Japanese government.
Surrender of Japan
Japan formally surrenders aboard the USS Missouri
Surrender of Japanese Empire
Formal surrender of the Japanese Empire aboard the USS Missouri
Surrender of Japanese Empire
Signs the surrender on behalf of the Emperor & Japanese Government on USS Missouri
Surrender of Yamashita's Japanese Forces
Surrenders to the Americans after belated news of the Emperors death reaches him
Result of Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines
Japanese forces in the Philippines formally cease organised resistance.
Surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines
Signs the surrender of the Japanese forces in the Philippines
Result of Surrender of Japanese Eighth Army
The Japanese Eighth Army ceases resistance with only a fraction of its original strength remaining.
Surrender of Japanese Eighth Army
Surrenders the 8th Army with only 13,500 from an original 65,000
Result of Surrender of Japan
Japan accepts Allied authority and ends national military resistance.
Surrender of Japan
Japan surrenders to the Allies
Arrest of Masaharu Homma
Arrested by the Americans & tried for war crimes
Trial
Tried for atrocities during the Bataan "Death March". Arrested by the Americans & tried for war crimes
December
Execution
Executed for war crimes, 4th anniversary of Pearl Harbour
Ministry of Interior
The Ministry of the Interior is abolished
Reform of Land Ownership
First Land Reform Act
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Hitler and Japan
Hitler asks Japan to attack Russia, Japan agrees if Germany subdues Russia
Arrest of Shigeru Yoshida
Arrested for advocating peace with the Allies
Bombing of Endo
A night fighter pilot who managed to destroy 7 B-29s
Bombing of Sakai
Last day of the war destroys a US aircraft, completing 62 personal air victories. Destroys a US aircraft, completing 62 personal air victories
Constitution of Japan
Ceases claming to be a god
Diplomatic Negotiations
The US freezes all Japanese assets in the US. Negotiations to settle the difference between Japan & the US breakdown. Japan keeps its neutrality with Russia
Foreign Secretary of Japan
Appointed Foreign Minister
Invasion of Russia
Hitler asks Japan to attack Russia, Japan agrees if Germany subdues Russia
Neutrality
Japan keeps its neutrality with Russia
Reform of Land Ownership
First Land Reform Act. Trade Union Law, guarantees right to organize, bargain collectively & strike
Rule of Formosa
Formosa is returned to China
Rule of Manchuria
Manchuria is returned to China
Shinto
Disestablishment of Shinto
The Men Who Tread On the Tigers Tail
Kurosawas The Men Who Tread On the Tigers Tail. Kurosawas Judo Saga 2
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