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.
6. Celebrations on the Tyne
The Danish Navy ship Triton was part of the VE Day celebrations in 2005. Remember this? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: IB
7. Paying tribute in 2005
Were you a part of this 2005 tribute to the heroes? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: CL
8. A headline to enjoy
'Europe is free', said the headline. 'Lovers of liberty, this is your day,' it added. Take a look at the 'V News' edition of the Shields Gazette from 1945. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: gz