Conner and McEnroe

Today is Victory over Japan day, or VJ day.  https://nationaltoday.com/vj-day/

Today's word isvictoryhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victory

Born on this day in 1952,https://www.onthisday.com/ Tennis legend Jimmy Connors in St. Louis, Illinois.

Today's question from TeamBuilding.com: What is the most unbelievable-yet-true excuse you have ever had for being late?