World Hiroshima Day: Remembering The Horror of August 6, 1945

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August 6 is observed as World Hiroshima Day — the date when an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945 during World War II

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At 8:15 AM, the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb “Little Boy” on Hiroshima. In seconds, the city turned into a fireball. Over 70,000 died instantly

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By the end of 1945, over 140,000 people had died from the explosion, burns, radiation, and trauma. Generations still live with the aftermath

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The hibakusha — atomic bomb survivors — continue to share stories of survival, loss, and resilience, warning the world to never repeat history

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Hiroshima Day is not about blame. It is about remembering innocent lives lost and reaffirming our commitment to peace, compassion, and diplomacy

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Once devastated, Hiroshima is now a global symbol of peace. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a tribute to victims and a call for disarmament

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Schools, communities, and peace organizations around the world hold events, vigils, and discussions on Hiroshima Day to promote nuclear awareness

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Even today, over 12,000 nuclear warheads exist globally. Hiroshima reminds us that peace is fragile — and must be protected by choice, not chance

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World Hiroshima Day invites us all to stand against war, violence, and nuclear weapons. Let us remember, reflect, and rise for a more peaceful world

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