Hiroshima Day 2026 – August 6

Exam-focused facts from the 7 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Hiroshima Day is observed annually on August 6 to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
The 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing was observed on August 6, 2026.
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima killed 140,000 people, and the Nagasaki bombing killed 70,000.
Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending World War II.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial ceremony was attended by representatives from about 120 countries.
Kazumi Matsui, the Mayor of Hiroshima, delivered the peace declaration at the ceremony.