Hiroshima Day

It is observed on 6 August every year.

This is the day when the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

• Date of the Bombing: August 6, 1945.
• Event: The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, a Japanese city, at 8:15 AM local time.
• Bomb Name: The bomb was nicknamed “Little Boy.”
• Casualties: The immediate impact killed an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people, with tens of thousands more dying from injuries and radiation sickness in the subsequent months and years.

IMPACT:

• End of World War II: The bombing of Hiroshima, followed by the bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, played a crucial role in Japan’s decision to surrender, leading to the end of World War II.
• Nuclear Age: It marked the beginning of the nuclear age, highlighting the devastating power of nuclear weapons and their potential for mass destruction.