Today in History for September 2 1897 - The first issue of "McCall’s" magazine was published. The magazine had been known previously as "Queens Magazine" and "Queen of Fashion." 1945 - Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began. 1945 - Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. 1963 - The Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back." 1969 - NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966. 1985 - It was announced that the Titanic had been found by a U.S. and French expedition 560 miles off Newfoundland. The luxury liner had been missing for 73 years. Other History Topics: (Links will open in new window) Famous Birthdays Misc. History Music History © 2010 http://www.On-This-Day.com