On 14 August 1945, as Japan surrendered at the end of World War Two, celebrations broke out in New York City’s Times Square. Famously, during the celebrations a sailor and a woman embraced in a passionate kiss, but mystery has surrounded the photo - who were they, and when was the photo taken? Now, by studying the shadows nearby, a team of astronomers have found the exact time for the kiss, which may shed light on the couple’s identity: 5.51pm on 14 August. Known popularly as the VJ Day Kiss, which stands for Victory in Japan Day, the picture was captured by Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt.Researchers in Texas have studied the famous VJ Day Kiss photoIt was taken on 14 August 1944 in New York's Times SquareFor decades many people have said they were the kissersNow the precise time has been determined, ruling out several candidates
They were probably all there, and kisses were common in _ on VJ Day.'