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  2. May 13, 2024 · atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, during World War II, American bombing raids on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945) that marked the first use of atomic weapons in war.

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  3. 5 days ago · The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 stand as some of the most pivotal and somber moments in modern history. These two singular events unleashed destruction on an unprecedented scale, left indelible scars on the two cities and their inhabitants, and cast a shadow over the nuclear age that humanity is still grappling with ...

  4. May 22, 2024 · On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb, code-named “Little Boy,” on the city of Hiroshima. The bomb instantly killed an estimated 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city’s buildings.

  5. 5 days ago · The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were a watershed moment in human history. Their impacts reverberated far beyond the immediate destruction, shaping the geopolitical landscape, scientific knowledge, and cultural memory for generations.

  6. May 6, 2024 · The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, led to Japan’s unconditional surrender and the end of World War II. These events also marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war.

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