The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, specifically on August 6 and August 9, respectively. These bombings marked a significant moment in World War II, contributing to Japan’s surrender and the end of the conflict. The devastating effects of the bombs resulted in unprecedented destruction and loss of life, raising ethical questions about nuclear warfare. The bombings led to the emergence of the atomic age and sparked a global discourse on nuclear weapons, peace, and diplomacy in the subsequent Cold War period.