@darklens_30: 🇯🇵 Hiroshima, Japan — August 6, 1945 On August 6, 1945, during the final stages of World War II, the United States dropped the first atomic bomb used in warfare on the city of Hiroshima. The bomb, known as Little Boy, detonated approximately 600 meters above the city, releasing an explosion equivalent to around 15,000 tons of TNT. In an instant, tens of thousands of people were killed. By the end of 1945, it is estimated that around 140,000 people had died due to the blast, burns, and radiation exposure. The city was almost completely destroyed. Buildings were flattened, fires spread rapidly, and survivors suffered severe injuries and long-term health effects caused by radiation. Three days later, on August 9, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. The bombings remain among the most devastating events in human history and continue to spark debate about war, ethics, and the use of nuclear weapons. Today, sites like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial stand as reminders of the lives lost and the importance of pursuing peace. 🎥 Follow @darklens_30 for more dark true crime & shocking history like this. #viral #reels #History #war #news

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