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How the Japanese City of Kokura Narrowly Avoided Nagasaki's A-Bomb

“Fat Man” was originally intended for a different Japanese city.

Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor's surrender speech 80 years ago

Friday is the 80th anniversary of then-Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's World War II surrender, but as living ...
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80 Years Ago, World War II Ended with Japan’s Surrender

Even after the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was not universally expected that Japan would ...

Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing as survivors put hopes of nuclear ban in the hands of youth

NAGASAKI, Japan — The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed ...

Nagasaki survivors, on 80th anniversary, put hopes for a nuclear ban in the hands of youth

As Nagasaki marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic attack, survivors express enduring hope for a nuclear ban.

Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since A-bomb

NAGASAKI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Nagasaki on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the ...

King hails heroes’ courage on VJ Day and reflects on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The monarch released an audio message on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day in which he vowed those who fought for the allies ...

Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

Survivors hope their harrowing memories can help make their hometown the last place on Earth to be hit by a nuclear bomb.

Japan's Nagasaki commemorates victims of atomic bombing 80 years on

The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday commemorated the victims of the atomic bombing 80 years ago, as global concerns over the threat of nuclear conflict continue to grow. At a ceremony marking ...