Hiroshima Day 2020: Know about the history and significance of this day

August 6 is observed as Hiroshima Day. It is a day to remember  us of a nuclear weapon and its devastating effects on Japanese city of Hiroshima. incident took place in 1945 and resulted in many deaths and heavy aftermath as well. In memory of all people who lost ir lives, August 6 is remembered as Hiroshima Day. 

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Hiroshima Day meaning explained

Hiroshima Day Significance

Hiroshima Day is very significant and stands as a reminder of atrocities that were committed in final year of World War II,1945. A  uranium gun- bomb named “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima by United States with consent of United Kingdom according to  Quebec Agreement. Ar bomb was dropped on August 9 on Nagasaki as well. Both bombings resulted in about 129,000 to 226,000 deaths. Many scholars believe that it is important to remember impact of an event as such so that mankind never uses atomic bombs ever again in future. 

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Hiroshima Day History

Many scholars believe that at time of bombings, Hiroshima was a blooming city that h both industrial and military significance for Japan and it was probably why Allied forces decided to bomb this city first. Kokura and Nagasaki were or targets as well on that day. On day of August 6, Squron B-29 Ela Gay (bomber jet) took flight for Hiroshima and dropped bomb. Many people reported having seen a bright flash of light as  atomic bomb detonated. 

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bomb h devastating effects. It killed between 90,000-146,000 people on impact. Many people also died following year due to effects of burns, riation sickness, and or injuries. Many scientists report that children in city are still born with birth defects due to riation. 

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It is also reported that post-attack casualties, cancer and leukaemia also increased in survivors and among next generation of people, all due to bombing that took place on that fateful day. Even harsh impact on brain development was found in people of Japan.   

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