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At what time was Emperor Hirohito's surrender broadcast transmitted to Japan in 1945?
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Noon
Who was Japan's foreign minister and first signatory of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender?
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
Which Allied commander signed Japan's surrender on behalf of the Allied nations?
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Douglas MacArthur
What was the name of the plutonium bomb dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945?
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Fat Man
What was the codename of the first nuclear test, conducted in New Mexico on July 16, 1945?
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Trinity
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Who was Japan's foreign minister and first signatory of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender?
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Mamoru Shigemitsu
Which Allied commander signed Japan's surrender on behalf of the Allied nations?
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Douglas MacArthur
Which traditional New Year's Eve event in New York City was canceled during World War II blackouts in 1942 and 1943?
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The Times Square Ball Drop
Which landmark in Dubai is known for a major New Year's Eve fireworks display?
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Burj Khalifa
Which New Year's Eve event in London is centered on fireworks beside the London Eye?
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London New Year's Eve fireworks