August 14, 1945, 75 years ago: Japan surrenders, ending World War II. President Harry S Truman proclaims it is V-J Day, Victory over Japan Day.
The following Major League Baseball games are played on this Tuesday:
* New York Giants 5, Cincinnati Reds 2, at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan.
* St. Louis Cardinals 2, Brooklyn Dodgers 1 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn.
* Philadelphia Phillies 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia.
* The Pittsburgh Pirates sweep a doubleheader from the Boston Braves, 7-5 in 10 innings, and 6-2, at Braves Field in Boston.
* Cleveland Indians 3, Boston Red Sox 0 at League Park in Cleveland.
* St. Louis Browns 5, Washington Senators 4 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.
* The New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Athletics, the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox did not play.