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Hiroshima Day 2025: A look at the history and deep significance
Synopsis In 2025, Japan will mark the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, a catastrophic event that led to over 140,000 deaths and ultimately, Japan's surrender, ending World War II. Hiroshima Day is observed annually to remember the victims and reflect on the humanitarian impact of nuclear warfare. iStock On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, marking a devastating moment in human history. The bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy', was dropped by a B-29 bomber aircraft and resulted in the deaths of over 140,000 people. In 2025, Japan observes the 80th anniversary of this catastrophic event. Every year, Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 to honor the victims of the nuclear attack. It not only serves as a day of remembrance but also as a time to reflect on the widespread humanitarian impact and long-term consequences of nuclear warfare. During World War II, Japan was a major Axis power and had refused to surrender to the Allied forces. In a move aimed at ending the war, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Just three days later, a second nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, resulting in a death toll that surpassed 200,000 by the end of 1945. Though some survived, many suffered lifelong effects from radiation immense destruction forced Emperor Hirohito of Japan to announce unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, effectively ending World War II. However, the impact of the twin bombings continues to echo even decades year, peace marches, memorial services, and awareness events are organized to highlight the horrors of nuclear conflict. Although nuclear bombs have not been deployed in warfare since 1945, the world has repeatedly come dangerously close to nuclear disaster, underlining the persistent threat posed by such weapons. Currently, around 100,000 survivors, known as hibakusha, are still living. Many stayed silent about their traumatic experiences for years due to stigma and fear of discrimination. Others were simply too emotionally affected to speak. In recent years, some have begun to share their stories, driven by a desire to promote global fact, last year, a group of atomic bomb survivors was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless advocacy against nuclear weapons — a powerful testament to their resilience and dedication to peace.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Hiroshima Day 2025: A look at the history and deep significance
Hiroshima Day 2025: A Look Back at History Why Hiroshima Day Still Matters Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, marking a devastating moment in human history. The bomb, nicknamed 'Little Boy', was dropped by a B-29 bomber aircraft and resulted in the deaths of over 140,000 people. In 2025, Japan observes the 80th anniversary of this catastrophic year, Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 to honor the victims of the nuclear attack. It not only serves as a day of remembrance but also as a time to reflect on the widespread humanitarian impact and long-term consequences of nuclear World War II, Japan was a major Axis power and had refused to surrender to the Allied forces. In a move aimed at ending the war, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Just three days later, a second nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, resulting in a death toll that surpassed 200,000 by the end of 1945. Though some survived, many suffered lifelong effects from radiation immense destruction forced Emperor Hirohito of Japan to announce unconditional surrender on August 15, 1945, effectively ending World War II. However, the impact of the twin bombings continues to echo even decades year, peace marches, memorial services, and awareness events are organized to highlight the horrors of nuclear conflict. Although nuclear bombs have not been deployed in warfare since 1945, the world has repeatedly come dangerously close to nuclear disaster, underlining the persistent threat posed by such around 100,000 survivors, known as hibakusha, are still living. Many stayed silent about their traumatic experiences for years due to stigma and fear of discrimination. Others were simply too emotionally affected to speak. In recent years, some have begun to share their stories, driven by a desire to promote global fact, last year, a group of atomic bomb survivors was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless advocacy against nuclear weapons — a powerful testament to their resilience and dedication to peace.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
The forgotten heroes of history: How 16,000 pigeons became secret agents during World War II
Some of history's darkest moments are witness to unlikely heroes, who emerged like a blessing disguise. One such story involves humble birds, like the homing pigeons that served as silent but vital secret agents, during World War II. Even though they are overlooked in mainstream history, these feathered messengers became crucial to the Resistance movements used across Nazi-occupied Europe. Their handlers were ordinary villagers and not spies, who risked everything to provide invaluable information to British intelligence. These pigeons flew messages into the hands of the little-known branch of British military intelligence specializing in German-occupied territories. The forgotten spy heroes of history Operation Columba, which was a secret WWII pigeon spy mission run by MI14's Special Pigeon Service, saw British intelligence drop around 16,000 homing pigeons into Nazi-occupied countries between 1941 and 1944. Each crate was placed with rice paper, a small pencil, instructions, and often a recent newspaper to establish credibility of the information. Villagers across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark found these birds and used them to send intel about troop strength, radar and rocket site from the front lines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong Dai Lo Hung Vuong: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo Roughly 10 % of the pigeons returned, but that small percentage yielded over a thousand vital messages, which was enough to influence Allied strategic decisions. According to Smithsonian magazine, some messages came from the Belgian resistance cell code-named Leopold Vindictive, led by Father Joseph Raskin. His intelligence reached as high as Winston Churchill and prompted MI6 to parachute agents behind enemy lines to support the network. Sadly, Raskin and several members were eventually betrayed, arrested, and executed near the war's end. Pigeons also faced dreadful deaths Among these pigeons, many were shot down, captured by German hawk handlers, or simply eaten by starving civilians before they could carry their messages home. Yet the missions that succeeded had huge impact, some messages helped identify German radar sites shooting down RAF bombers, others warned of rocket launch areas targeting London. Out of this daring experiment, several pigeons earned the Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, for bravery and service. Famously, pigeons like Commando and William of Orange carried life-saving intelligence on dozens of missions, including messages that helped save over 2,000 soldiers. From their secret service roles in military intelligence, the image of pigeons completely changed. Once seen merely as common birds, they came to be acknowledged as wartime heroes. Their legacy reminds us that even in the age of developed warfare, spirit and simplicity can perform extraordinary tasks beyond expectations.
