just wondering
2006-08-11 13:29:21 · 13 answers · asked by jose c 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
victory over japan ended the worst world war, sounds like a good reason to me
2006-08-12 16:10:46 · answer #1 · answered by new love in tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It celebrates the Allied "victory over Japan day".
2006-08-11 13:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by consigliere 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victory of Japan Day? That hasn't happened since 1945. What are you referring to?
2006-08-11 13:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It signifies the official end of World War II.
2006-08-11 13:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was the end of the greatest (in terms of deaths and changing the world) war in the short history of mankind.
2006-08-11 13:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It signifies victory over Japan during WWII.
2006-08-11 13:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by jdnmsedsacrasac1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We don't. We celebrate Veteran's Day, which is the same day as Armistice Day (the end of WWI - not WWII).
2006-08-11 18:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it stands for the end of war war 2
2006-08-11 14:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
victory over Japan during WW2. "The greatest generation" made sure you have the freedoms you have today.
2006-08-11 18:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by Martin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess that you are a typical example of todays young - unknowing and uncaring.
2006-08-12 00:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋