 Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were pivotal events during World War II that took place in August 1945. These bombings marked the first and only use of nuclear weapons in armed conflict. 1. **Hiroshima**: - **Date**: August 6, 1945. - **Bomb**: The bomb dropped on Hiroshima was codenamed "Little Boy," which was a uranium-based nuclear weapon.