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A Long and Illustrious History

What was VE Day?

AVictory in the East — Japan's surrender
BVictory in the East Indies
CVeterans' Education Day
DVictory in Europe — celebrated on 8 May 1945 when Germany surrendered

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Victory in Europe — celebrated on 8 May 1945 when Germany surrendered.

VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated on 8 May 1945, marking Germany's surrender and the end of the Second World War in Europe. There were celebrations across Britain.

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