TODAY IN HISTORY

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT August 15, 1945

In a pre-recorded radio address, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II.

ON THIS DATE 1939

The MGM musical “The Wizard of Oz” opened at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

1969

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York.

1971

President Richard Nixon announced a 90day freeze on wages, prices and rents.

2003

Bouncing back from the largest blackout in U.S. history, cities from the Midwest to Manhattan restored power to millions of people.