The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. This devastating event marked a significant moment in World War II and the history of warfare, as it was the first time a nuclear weapon was used in combat. The bombing resulted in the immediate deaths of approximately 70,000 to 80,000 people, with many more succumbing to injuries and radiation sickness in the following months. The attack aimed to hasten Japan's surrender, and just three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, leading to Japan's capitulation and the end of the war.