when did world war ii end?
World War II ended in 1945. World War 2 ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers. VE Day and street parties | V-J Day. Germany surrenders. On 8 May 1945, the Allies accepted Germanyâs surrender, about a week after Adolf Hitler had committed suicide. VE Day-Victory in Europe Day. VE Day â Victory in Europe celebrates the end of the Second World War on 8 May 1945. 8 May 1945 - Winston Churchill announced VE Day-Victory in Europe.