The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

On 6 and 9 August 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively, during World War II. The aerial bombings killed between 150,000 and 246,000 people, most of whom were civilians, and remain the only uses of nuclear weapons in an armed conflict. Japan announced its surrender to the Allies on 15 August, six days after the bombing of Nagasaki and the Soviet Union's declaration of war against Japan and invasion of Manchuria. The Japanese government signed an instrument of surrender on 2 September, ending the war.

6 August 1945 (at 8:15 AM)
Hiroshima, Japan
34n24, 132e27
Rodden Rating: AA

Notes: Aside from my own my chart & a handful of people i've interacted with, this is the first time published something this extensive out of sheer morbid curiousity. I started off with the MC, Sun then finally stopped at the Ascendent however for storytelling purposes I've laid it out so the Midheaven starts off first since its the story of a pilot, then the Ascendent unfolding the events of hiroshima, then the Sun for the aftermath, consequences and overall legacy. Hopefully readers find this work insightful.

The Midheaven

The Ascendent

The Sun

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