Today in 1945
Today in 1945
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ruggedscotty

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5,989 posts

238 months

Sunday 9th August
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The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
At 11:02 am local time in Japan, a bright flash of light, far brighter than the sun, illuminated the city of Nagasaki through a cloud-covered sky. Soon, a sharp boom rang out. It was August 9, 1945, and the United States had just dropped the plutonium-fueled atomic bomb "Fat Man.” on the city.

It was the last time that a nuclear weapon would be used in anger.

One has not been used since.

Jasandjules

72,560 posts

258 months

Sunday 9th August
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I have seen a really, really awful T-shirt of this and the hottest day recorded.....

paulw123

4,865 posts

219 months

Sunday 9th August
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And hopefully stays that way.

Sadly though, I fear it may not.