Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembered: The United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th & 9th August 1945, during the final stage of the Second World War. The two bombings, which killed at least 129,000 people, remain the only use of nuclear weapons for warfare in history.
Hiroshima Day offers a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and the enduring need for peace and disarmament. As we reflect on the events of August 6, 1945, and honor the memories of the victims, we must also renew our commitment to creating a world free of nuclear weapons. Through education, advocacy, and collective action, we can work towards a future where the horrors of Hiroshima are never repeated. Let Hiroshima Day 2024 be a call to action for all who seek a more peaceful and just world.
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A student shows the word ‘No Bomb’ written on her palm during a peace rally to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in Mumbai, India, on August 6, 2015.
A student participates in a face-painting event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, at a school in Chandigarh, India, on August 6, 2015.
Children release lanterns into the Motoyasu river in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome to remember the atomic bomb victims on the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, western Japan, August 6, 2015.
Paper lanterns float in the Motoyasu river in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome (background) in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015.
People offer prayers before a memorial monument during the 70th memorial service for the atomic bomb victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015.
People pray for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015.
People ring a bell to mark the moment when an atom bomb exploded over Hiroshima 70 years ago during a commemoration ceremony at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, August 6, 2015. The US dropped an atomic bomb at Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing about 140,000 by the end of the year in a city of 350,000 residents. It was the world’s first nuclear attack.
Players from Japanese professional baseball team Hiroshima Carp wear the number 86, marking the date, August 6, on the back of their uniforms as they offer prayers for A-bomb victims before a game in Hiroshima on August 6, 2015.
Students participate in a peace rally to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in Mumbai, India, on August 6, 2015.
This picture taken on May 26 shows Misako Katani, 86, who was exposed to radiation in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, posing for a picture at a nursery home in Hiroshima Prefecture. Katani, who survived the Hiroshima blast August 6, 1945, was then again exposed to radiation in Nagasaki shortly after that city was bombed on August 9. US President Barack Obama is set to become the first sitting US president to visit one of the bomb sites when he journeys on May 27 with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Hiroshima
This picture taken on May 25, 2016 shows Keiko Ogura, 78, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, posing for a picture at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.
This picture taken on May 25 shows the hands of Keiko Ogura, 78, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, as she poses for a picture at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. Ogura has devoted her life to keeping alive the memory of the devastating day by sharing her experiences with visitors to the memorial park.
This picture taken on May 26 shows Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a historian, posing for a picture at his home in Hiroshima.
This picture taken on May 25, shows Emiko Okada, 79, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, posing for a picture at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. Okada was about 2.8 km from ground zero and suffered severe injuries in the blast in 1945, while her sister died.
This picture taken on May 26, 2016 shows the hands of Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a historian, as he poses for a picture at his home in Hiroshima.
This picture taken on May 26, 2016 shows Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and a historian, posing for a picture at his home in Hiroshima.
This picture taken on May 25, shows the hands of Emiko Okada, 79, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, as she poses for a picture at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.
Hiroshima Day, observed annually on August 6, commemorates the tragic day in 1945 when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. This event, along with the bombing of Nagasaki three days later, led to the end of World War II but also marked the beginning of the nuclear age. Hiroshima Day serves as a somber reminder of the devastating impact of nuclear warfare and underscores the importance of striving for global peace and disarmament. As we approach Hiroshima Day, it is crucial to reflect on the lessons learned, honor the victims, and renew our commitment to a nuclear-free world.