The largest known solar storm occurred, causing electrical problems to telegraph services.
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Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt named her son Ptolemy XV Caesar a co-ruler of Egypt.
Peggy Whitson set a NASA record for spending the most cumulative days living and working in space at 665 days.
The Wars of Castro ended when Pope Innocent X and his forces destroyed the Italian city of Castro.
Bing Crosby made his nationwide solo radio debut.
