Hiroshima Bombing

The Hiroshima bombing occurred on August 6, 1945, during World War II, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. This was the first time a nuclear weapon was used in warfare. The explosion caused immediate massive destruction, killing an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people instantly, with many more dying later from injuries and radiation. The event marked a devastating use of nuclear technology and contributed to Japan’s surrender, ending the war. It also raised global awareness about the destructive power of nuclear weapons and their ethical implications.