1945 AD
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The first nuclear weapon used in war destroys Hiroshima.
- Time period
- 1945 AD
- Region
- Japan
- Theme
- Military
- Civilization
- World War II
On 6 August 1945, a US B-29 dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, followed by Nagasaki three days later. Tens of thousands died at once and many more later. Japan announced surrender soon after, ending World War II.