Today in History: September 2, Japan surrenders to end World War II

Today in HistoryToday is Wednesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2026. There are 120 days left in the year.Today in history:On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II.Also on this date:In 1666, the Great Fire of London began, which would destroy more than 13,000 homes and hundreds of additional structures, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, over the ensuing three days.In 1789, the United States Treasury Department was established.In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman’s forces occupied Atlanta.In 1935, a Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Florida Keys on Labor Day, claiming more than 400 lives.In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the National Defense Education Act, which provided aid to p