Historical Events
Nuclear Bombing of Nagasaki
US drops second atomic bomb "Fat Man" on Nagasaki, Japan, destroying part of the city
Famous Birthdays
- Posy Simmonds, English cartoonist (Gemma Bovery), born in Berkshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Harry Hillman, American athlete (3 Gold Olympic 1904), dies at 63
1945 Highlights
About August 9, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
