Historical Events
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the US B-29 Superfortress "Enola Gay"
Cricket History
Australian Test cricket all-rounder Keith Miller scores 110 not out for Australian Services on Day 1 of drawn 4th Victory Test against England at Lord's
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Messersmith, American baseball player
- John Kongos, South African singer and songwriter ("He's Gonna Step On You Again"), born in Johannesburg
- Ron Jones, British TV director (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Hiram Johnson, American progressive politician, US Senator, Governor of California (1911-17), dies at 78
- Prince Wu of Korea (b. 1912)
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About August 6, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
