Key facts for exams
- Date: 6 August (every year)
- Type: International / UN observance
- Why it is observed: The atomic bombing of Hiroshima took place on 6 August 1945.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Hiroshima Day observed?
- Hiroshima Day is observed every year on 6 August.
- Why is Hiroshima Day observed?
- The atomic bombing of Hiroshima took place on 6 August 1945.
- Is Hiroshima Day a national or international day?
- It is a international / un observance.
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