81st Hiroshima Day Observed

# 81st Hiroshima Day Observed ### Why in News? Hiroshima Day was observed globally on August 6, 2026, to mark the **81st anniversary** of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, by the United States during World War II. ### What is Hiroshima Day? Hiroshima Day is observed every year on **August 6** to remember the victims of the first atomic bomb attack in history. The bombing occurred in **1945**, near the end of World War II, and caused massive destruction and loss of life. The first Hiroshima Day Peace Festival was held on **August 6, 1947**, organized by the Hiroshima Peace Festival Association to promote peace. The annual memorial ceremony takes place at the **Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park** in Japan. The **Genbaku Dome** is the only structure that survived the bombing. It was designated a **UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996**, serving as a powerful symbol of peace and nuclear disarmament. ### Exam Connect **Hiroshima Day** → Observed on **August 6** annually **Genbaku Dome** → Only surviving structure, **UNESCO World Heritage Site (1996)** **UNESCO** → Headquartered in **Paris**, established in **1945**