V Day

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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