Monday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
August 6 1945
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
warThe United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing approximately 80,000 people instantly and many more from radiation.
Hiroshima, Japan
Atomic Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
warThe US drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, accelerating Japan’s surrender.
Hiroshima, Japan
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
architect (1880-1955) · 1880–1955
Days lived
27,315
Notable Trials · 1856–1951
Days lived
34,788
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
38,934
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
48,403
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