Nagasaki Day 2023: Japan commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing. On August 9, 1945, Fat Man, the second nuclear weapon, was dropped on the city, killing an estimated 80,000 people instantly. The tragedy of Nagasaki serves as a poignant reminder of nuclear weaponry s deadly potency. Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and reiterated the nation s ongoing commitment to achieving a nuclear-free world. Nagasaki Day, a global observance, commemorates the tragedy and serves as a platform for anti-war and anti-nuclear demonstrations worldwide.
An atomic bomb was dropped over Nagasaki mere days after the catastrophic bombing of Hiroshima. Why? Was the first atomic bomb not enough? What did the bombing of Nagasaki achieve?