Question 3
What happened on May 8, 1945?
German original: Was war am 8. Mai 1945?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Death of Adolf Hitler
- Beginning of the construction of the Berlin Wall
- Election of Konrad Adenauer as Federal Chancellor
- End of the Second World War in Europe — Correct answer
Explanation
On 8 May 1945, Germany surrendered unconditionally: the Second World War in Europe came to an end. This day is commemorated in Germany as the day of liberation from National Socialism.