78 Years Ago Today: Historical Photos Show Aftermath In Nagasaki After Us Drops Atomic Bomb

USA TODAY, Asbury Park Press
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 8:13am

On Aug. 9, 1945, a U.S. bomber dropped an atomic weapon on Nagasaki, killing 70,000 people and ultimately leading to the end of World War II.

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