It will be later revealed that former Janesville resident, Dr. E.C. Cruetz, and his wife participated in the Manhattan Project to build the first atomic bombs. Airmen attacking other targets in Japan see the atomic blast that destroys Nagasaki up to 250 miles away. The atmosphere in Janesville, anxiously awaiting the end of the war and learning daily of casualties and deaths of Tank Company POWs, is tense. The FBI arrests the three, who reportedly sign confessions and will appear in federal court. A happy shouting crowd which overflowed from the sidewalks into the streets reflected the gladness with which everyone received the news that peace finally was at hand.
Churches conduct thanksgiving services.
Police allow residents to fire off their hoarded Roman candles and skyrockets that night, but not the next day. 11 people need hospital treatment for injuries. But of the many taken off the street by cops for safety's sake, only six are held for court. Stores and restaurants close, leaving many without food for their celebration. The influx of drunken celebrants alarms Rock County officials, and they order county taverns to close.