Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Nagasaki Marks 80 Years Since Bombing, Mayor Warns of Nuclear War
Eighty years ago, on August 9, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb called 'Fat Man' on Nagasaki, Japan, three days after Hiroshima.
This attack caused many deaths, with around 27,000 killed immediately.
The bombing was part of World War II, which ended shortly after Japan's surrender.
The mayor of Nagasaki is now warning that the world faces a risk of nuclear war, and the anniversary serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the need to abolish nuclear weapons.
Nagasaki marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing on August 9, 1945, three days after Hiroshima.
The U.S. dropped the 'Fat Man' plutonium-239 bomb, killing approximately 27,000 people instantly.
The total death toll in Nagasaki from the bombing reached about 70,000 by the end of 1945.
Nagasaki's mayor warned of current global conflicts potentially leading to nuclear war.
Representatives from 95 countries attended the ceremony, including the U.S. and Russia.
- Who
- The U.S. dropped the bomb.
- What
- The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki to end WWII, marking its 80th anniversary.
- When
- August 9, 1945.
- Where
- Nagasaki, Japan.
- Why
- To end Japan's role in World War II.
Mayor's Perspective: Peace and Abolition
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Nuclear Disarmament
Mayor's Perspective: Peace and Abolition
Advocates for peace, emphasizing the need for a world without nuclear weapons.
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- Bomb Name
- "Fat Man"
- Date
- August 9, 1945
- Location
- Nagasaki, Japan
- Estimated Immediate Deaths
- 27,000
- Total Deaths by End of 1945
- 70,000
- Primary Target's Purpose
- Industrial and Port City
