Historical importance of August 6

Important historical events of 6 August: In 1945, the US dropped a atomic bomb called ‘Little Boy’ on Hiroshima, Japan. This was the first example of the use of nuclear weapons in the war, in which about 1.4 lakh people were killed and the city was completely destroyed. This incident became a serious warning to humanity, which made the destructive consequences of the nuclear war.

“This day reminds the importance of peace and humanity”

Other important events of 6 August

• 1914 – Austria announces war against Russia.
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• 2001 – Economic agreement between India and Australia.
• 2002 – Australia recalls its citizens from Pakistan due to stress.
• 2004 – Vice -President sentenced to 4 years in the coup case against former Prime Minister of Fiji Mahendra Chaudhary.
• 2005 – Both countries agreed to increase joint patrolling along the border.
• 2007 – An ancient Hindu temple was damaged in Central Trinidad.
• 2008 – Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited received an order to install a super critical boiler of 880 MW.

Prominent person born on 6 August

• 1959 – Rajendra Singh, famous environmental worker.
• 1944 – Avinash Dixit, American economist of Indian origin.
• 1921 – K. M. Chandy, Freedom Fighter and former Governor.
• 1915 – Gurdayal Singh Dhillon, Fifth Lok Sabha Speaker of India.
• 1933 – A. Yes. Kripal Singh, Indian cricketer.
• 1970 – M. Night Shyamalan, Indian/American film director.

Prominent people who died on August 6

• 2019 – Sushma Swaraj, BJP’s prominent women leader.
• 2018 – R. Of. Dhawan, Indian politician.
• 2006 – Suraj Bhan, Dalit leader.
• 2003 – Robin Banerjee, Wildlife Specialist.
• 1997 – Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya, Assamese litterateur.
• 1982 – S. Of. Pottekkat, Malayalam litterateur.
• 1981 – Bhupesh Gupta, Indian leader.
• 1925 – Sir Surendranath Banerjee, Congress leader.