Hiroshima Day 2025: Date, history, significance — all you need to know

#VIDEO | On this day in 1945, an atomic bomb was unleashed on Hiroshima. Almost 60 per cent of the town was destroyed. Many lost their lives and those who survived, suffered long-term effects.

The US called the bomb ‘Little Boy’.

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The city’s infrastructure was destroyed, and survivors, known as Hibakusha, experienced long-term health problems and significant psychological trauma.

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This year, in 2025, the day will mark its 80th anniversary and will be observed on Wednesday, August 8 with this anniversary considered the last milestone event for many of them, as the number of survivors is rapidly declining, and their average age is now exceeding 86.

The themes and messages of Hiroshima Day 2025 underscore the urgent necessity for the abolition of nuclear weapons and a worldwide dedication to peace.

The day honours the lives lost, in addition to, serving as a reminder of the horrific human and environmental costs of nuclear warfare.

Hiroshima Day is marked by ceremonies and events to remember the victims and promote peace and nuclear disarmament, with events such as peace marches, educational seminars, and memorial services held to engage communities worldwide in a shared commitment to nuclear disarmament and the promotion of global peace.

Through these activities, Hiroshima Day reinforces the importance of remembering the past to build a safer and more just world for future generations.

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