60th Anniversary of WW2 - National UK Commemorations 

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It had been a truly 'world' war - the conflict spread across the globe and it is estimated that some 50 million people died as a result. The United Kingdom alone lost around 400,000 people to the War. 

Separate ceremonies will be held to mark VE and VJ Days. The VE Day ceremony will take place on May 8th; The VJ Day ceremony takes place on Aug 21st. 

WWII National Commemoration Day, Sunday July 10th in London, the centrepiece of the anniversary commemorations and of the first Veterans Awareness Week will be held on WWII National Commemoration Day, Sunday 10th July.   

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60th Anniversary of WW2 Commemorations - News Headlines

VE Day Commemoration Concert at Trafalgar Square - Sunday 8th May

BBC Press Release on VE Day Programming Schedule

Royal British Legion "Victory Thanks" Official Website & Programme of Events

Free Tickets available for National Event Commemorating the 60th anniversary of WWII

First national event to commemorate 60th anniversary of the ending of World War II 

Click here for the official MOD Press Release - November 2004

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