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Hiroshima Bombing
Hiroshima was bombed on August 6th, 1945. -
Enola Gay
On August 6th, 1945, Enola Gay took off from Tinian (a North Pacific island in the Marianas) at 2:45 AM and headed toward Hiroshima. -
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Hiroshima & Nagasaki Bombing
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Nagasaki Bombing
3 days later after Hiroshima was bombed, Nagasaki was also bombed. -
Bockscar
Bockscar took off on August 9, 1945 at 3:45 AM. Bockscar also took off from the same place as the Enola Gay. -
Soviet Union Declare War on Japan
On August 9, 1945, the Soviet Union delcared war on Japan. -
Surrender of Japan
Japan surrenders on August 15, 1945. -
Surrender of the Empire of Japan
Japan signs the instrument of surrender to officialy end the war on September 2, 1945.
