May 8, 1945: Nazi Germany surrenders to the Allies.P resident Harry S Truman makes the announcement: It is Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day.
World War II would continue for another 3 months, until the Empire of Japan surrendered on August 14, which became known as V-J Day.
V-E Day was a Tuesday. The NFL was in its off-season. The NHL had recently completed its season. The NBA had not yet been founded. Major League Baseball had only 2 games scheduled for that day:
* The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox, 7-1 at Comiskey Park in Chicago.
* The St. Louis Browns beat the Washington Senators, 7-1 at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis.