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How long ago was the end of World War II?
The end of World War II was 81 years ago.
The end of World War II came on September 2, 1945. That's 81 years, 0 months and 25 days.
Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri.
The end of World War II turns 90 on September 2, 2035.
Mind-bender: The end of World War II is closer in time to the end of the US Civil War (1865) than to today.
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