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Which Japanese holdout surrendered on Guam in 1972, nearly 28 years after World War II ended?

Answer

Shōichi Yokoi

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Which Japanese home island was the target of Operation Olympic, the first phase of Operation Downfall?

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Kyushu

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Which Japanese war minister committed suicide on August 15, 1945, after accepting the emperor’s surrender decision?

Answer

Korechika Anami

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Which Japanese soldier surrendered in the Philippines in 1974 after nearly 29 years hiding from the war’s end?

Answer

Hiroo Onoda

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In which German city was the Potsdam Declaration outlining Japan’s surrender terms issued in July 1945?

Answer

Potsdam

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Which Japanese military coup attempt tried to stop Hirohito's surrender recording from being broadcast?

Answer

Kyūjō incident

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What was the Japanese radio broadcast announcing acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration commonly called?

Answer

Jewel Voice Broadcast

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Which Japanese city was targeted by the atomic bomb named Fat Man?

Answer

Nagasaki

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Which European capital hosts the annual New Year's Eve concert broadcast from the Musikverein's Golden Hall?

Answer

Vienna

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Which Roman god gives January its name and is symbolically associated with beginnings and transitions?

Answer

Janus

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What is the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland called, famous for its fire festivals and public gatherings?

Answer

Hogmanay

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In the Netherlands' New Year's Eve tradition, what fried dough treat is commonly eaten with powdered sugar?

Answer

Oliebollen

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