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Bombing of Hiroshima
The United States drops the first weaponized atomic bomb from a B-29 bomber plane onto Hiroshima, Japan, at 8:15 a.m. -
Soviets invade Manchuria
The Soviet Union attacks the Japanese occupied Manchuria, China and starts a war with Japan. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The United States drops the second atomic bomb onto Nagasaki, Japan. -
Japan conditionally surrenders
Japan agrees to the terms set by the potsdam conference, but requests to be able to keep the emperor as head of state. -
Allies refuse Japan's condition
The allies deny Japan's request, and the war resumes. -
America suggests a compromise
The United States agree to let the emperor remain in office for ceremonial purposes only. Japan wavers. -
America continues bombing Japan
Japan takes too long to decide wether or not to accept America's compromise, and the United States resumes air raids on Japanese cities and towns. -
America's terms are made known to Japanese citizens
Leaflets containing America's reply to the Japanese (on August 12) are dropped onto Tokyo. -
Japan's surrender is made public
The Japanese emperor makes a broadcasted announcement to the citizens of Japan, telling them of Japan's surrender. -
The end of WWII
Japan formally and conditionally surrenders to the allied forces. A ceremony is held and the allies, along with the Japanese, all sign a treaty of peace.
