August 6, 1945, marks a significant date in history as it is the day when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima during World War II. This event had a profound impact on the course of the war and the subsequent development of international relations. The bombing of Hiroshima resulted in the deaths of an estimated 140,000 people, with many more suffering from the long-term effects of radiation exposure.
On August 6, 1945, the American B-29 bomber, Enola Gay, dropped the atomic bomb nicknamed “Little Boy” on Hiroshima, a key industrial and military center in Japan. The bomb exploded with a force equivalent to 15,000 tons of TNT, leveling the city and causing widespread destruction. The aftermath of the bombing was catastrophic, with fires raging across the city and a massive loss of life.
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Commemorating August 6, 1945
Every year on August 6, the city of Hiroshima holds a peace memorial ceremony to honor the victims of the atomic bombing and to promote a message of peace and nuclear disarmament. The ceremony includes a moment of silence at 8:15 a.m., the exact time when the bomb was dropped. Throughout the world, August 6 is recognized as a day to reflect on the horrors of war and the importance of working towards a more peaceful future.