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Was war am 8. Mai 1945?
- Tod Adolf Hitlers
- Beginn des Berliner Mauerbaus
- Wahl von Konrad Adenauer zum Bundeskanzler
- Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa
Why this is the correct answer
May 8, 1945 marks the day Nazi Germany signed its unconditional surrender to the Allied powers, ending World War II in Europe. For Germany, this date is known as Stunde Null — Zero Hour — the moment the Third Reich ceased to exist and the process of rebuilding a democratic society could begin. In 2020, May 8 was declared a public holiday in Berlin for the 75th anniversary.