1915 British transport Royal Edward sank by German U boat kills 1000.
1941 US President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issue the joint declaration that later becomes known as the Atlantic Charter.
1945 V-J Day, Japan surrenders unconditionally to end WW II (also August 15 depending on time zone)
1969 British Army deploys on the streets of Northern Ireland, marking the beginning of Operation Banner.
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