Japan formally surrendered, officially bringing an end to the six years of World War II.
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The first battle between the Spanish settlers and the Mexican natives of the Otomi and Tlaxcalans tribespeople started.
The largest known solar storm occurred, causing electrical problems to telegraph services.
The United States announced its recognition of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania's independence as individual countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt named her son Ptolemy XV Caesar a co-ruler of Egypt.
Great Britain and its colonies spent their last day using the Julian calendar.
