Historical Events
Nuclear Bombing of Nagasaki
US drops second atomic bomb "Fat Man" on Nagasaki, Japan, destroying part of the city
Famous Birthdays
- Posy Simmonds, English cartoonist (Gemma Bovery), born in Berkshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Harry Hillman, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m, 200/400m hurdles 1904; silver 400m hurdles 1908), dies of coronary thrombosis at 63
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About August 9, 1945
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
