On August 6, 1945, the city of Hiroshima witnessed an unprecedented and catastrophic event that changed the course of history. The first atomic bomb, named "Little Boy," was dropped by the U.S. to force Japan's surrender during World War II. Here is a minute-by-minute account of that fateful day:
7:09 AM: U.S. B-29 bomber Enola Gay takes off from Tinian Island, carrying the atomic bomb. The crew, led by Colonel Paul Tibbets, prepares for a critical mission.
8:00 AM: Enola Gay nears Hiroshima. The city, a major military hub with over 300,000 residents, is bustling with daily life.
8:15 AM: The bomb is released from the aircraft, falling for 43 seconds before detonating approximately 600 meters above the city. A blinding flash engulfs Hiroshima, followed by a fireball over 1 million degrees Celsius, vaporizing everything near the hypocenter.
8:16 AM: A shockwave travels at supersonic speed, leveling buildings and igniting widespread fires. Radiation exposure kills thousands instantly, while others suffer burns and injuries.
8:30 AM: Survivors, unaware of the bomb’s radioactive effects, begin rescuing others from the rubble. Panic spreads as fires merge into a firestorm.
9:00 AM: The first responders arrive but are overwhelmed. Hospitals are destroyed, and medical personnel are among the casualties.
By the end of the day, over 70,000 people had perished. The effects of the bomb continued to cause suffering for decades, marking a somber moment in history.
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