What Happened on August 8, 1945

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Historical Events

  • England & Australian Services draw 4th Victory Test

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President Harry Truman signs the United Nations Charter

Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations
Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations
  • US, USSR, Britain & France sign Treaty of London, set down procedures for Nuremberg trials
  • USSR declares war against Japan in WW II
  • USSR establishes a communist government in North Korea