But were you pictured when the Shields Gazette photographers took these images at different anniversary events of that momentous day?
We have nine photos to share with you of people having fun at parties, as well as at official commemoration events in South Tyneside. And we have one reminder of a very important announcement which was truly historic in 1945.
See if you can spot anyone you know in the images from events in South Tyneside.
And after you have taken a look, why not get in touch to tell us more.
1. Waving the flag in 2005
Bamburgh Court nursing home residents and staff are all smiles at the VE Day anniversary party they held in 2005. Photo: TR
2. Celebrating Victory in Europe
A scene from May 1995 but who can tell us more about the VEDay anniversary event and where this photo was taken? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Veterans salute
Second World War veterans were pictured on parade 15 years ago. Were you there with them at the 2005 anniversary celebrations? Photo: TR
4. Remembering the heroes
An anniversary service in 2005 paid tribute to the heroes of the war. Do you recognise anyone in the photo? Photo: CL