V Day
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V-Day is a term used during WWII prior to victory being achieved in Europe and Asia. The term was later replaced by the use of V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) and V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) after victory was achieved by the Allies in Europe.
V Day may also refer to a specific calendar day in celebration of victory, it may refer to different holidays in different nations:
- V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) is the formal day of celebration by the Allies over Nazi Germany in World War II
- V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) is the formal day of celebration by the Allies over Japan in World War II
- Victory Day is the formal date of the celebration by the USSR of the capitulation of Nazi Germany
V-Day may also be used as shorthand for Valentine's Day in English-speaking countries
V-Day (movement) is also the name given to a non-profit event founded by playwright Eve Ensler
V-Day may also refer to the global movement to end violence against women and girls.
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