1945

Events that occurred in the year 1945 AD.
== Events ==
=== August ===
* August 6th: The United States launches an atomic bombing against the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Approximately 146,000 people are killed.
* August 9th: A second American atomic bombing occurs, this time at Nagasaki. Approximately 80,000 lives are lost. 
* August 15th: The Empire of Japan announces its surrender to the United Nations. 
=== September ===
* September 2nd: Japan signs an instrument of surrender, officially ending World War II. 
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