Nagasaki Day, observed annually on August 9th, holds a somber significance in global history.
It marks the day when the Japanese city of Nagasaki was devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II.
This day serves as a reminder of the immense destructive power of nuclear weapons and the need for lasting peace. Japan’s Nagasaki on Wednesday marked the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
Background of World War II: As World War II raged on, the United States, along with its allies, sought to end the conflict with Japan.
The decision to use atomic bombs was driven by the desire to expedite Japan’s surrender and avoid a protracted, costly invasion.
The First Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima, another Japanese city, became the first target of an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. The destruction caused by the bomb prompted global shock and horror, leading to calls for Japan’s surrender.
