Japan on Friday is marking the surrender announcement by then-Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago at the end of World War II. The ...

The 1970s saw the reputation of Japanese-made products transformed. No longer did “Made in Japan” conjure cheap and flimsy goods, as it had for many years after World War II.

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on August 15. Check what happened ...