aug 6, 1945 - Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki occurred in August 1945, when the United States dropped nuclear weapons on these Japanese cities during the final stages of World War II. Hiroshima was struck on August 6, followed by Nagasaki on August 9, leading to Japan's unconditional surrender and effectively ending the war, but also causing massive civilian casualties and long-term environmental and health effects.