About Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan on 6 August 1945, instantly killing an estimated 70,000–80,000 people and changing the course of history.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 6 August 1945.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the Hiroshima atomic bombing?
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How many years since the Hiroshima atomic bombing?
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How many weeks since the Hiroshima atomic bombing?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the Hiroshima atomic bombing on 6 August 1945.
What day of the week was the Hiroshima atomic bombing?
The Hiroshima atomic bombing was on a Monday, 6 August 1945.
When is the next anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing?
The anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing falls each year on 6 August. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.