V Day
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V Day is a specific calendar day in celebration of victory, it may refer to different holidays in different nations:
- V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) is the formal day of celebration by the Allies over Nazi Germany in World War II.
- V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) is the formal day of celebration by the Allies over Japan in World War II.
- Victory Day is the formal date of the celebration by the USSR of the capitulation of Nazi Germany.
V-Day may also be used as shorthand for Valentine's Day in English-speaking countries.
V-Day is also the name given to a non-profit event founded by playwright Eve Ensler, the author of The Vagina Monologues. Its purpose is to raise awareness and funds to end violence against women, with benefits of The Vagina Monologues taking place annually January - March. Many V-Day events occur on Valentine's Day.
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