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what-happened-on-may-8-1945

📌 Question

What happened on May 8, 1945?


📝 Options:

🔘 A) Tod Adolf Hitlers

🔘 B) Beginning of the construction of the Berlin Wall

🔘 C) Election of Konrad Adenauer as Federal Chancellor

🔘 D) End of World War II in Europe


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💡 Correct Answer: d

📖Explanation: On May 8, 1945, the Second World War officially ended in Europe. On that day, the German forces signed their unconditional surrender to the Allies, marking the end of the protracted conflict. This date is often celebrated as VE-Day (Victory in Europe Day) and symbolizes the end of Nazi rule as well as the liberation of the countries occupied by Germany. Events around this day had far-reaching consequences for the new order of Europe and the post-war period.

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