Hiroshima, August 6 - Today marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a somber day in history remembered as Hiroshima Day. On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb, code-named "Little Boy," on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The catastrophic event was part of the Manhattan Project and marked the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare.

The bomb, dropped by an American B-29 bomber, instantly killed an estimated 90,000 to 140,000 people. The blast wiped out approximately 39 percent of Hiroshima's population, leaving the city, largely composed of civilians, devastated. 

Today, Japan commemorates the tragedy with due solemnity and dignity, reflecting on the profound loss and the long-term impact of the bombing. The annual observance serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare and the importance of peace and disarmament.