What Day Is August 6? Hiroshima, Transfiguration and Bolivia
August 6 is the 218th day of the year (219th in a leap year). In 1945, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima; in 1825, Bolivia declared independence. Christian churches mark the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ.
About August 6
August 6 is the 218th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (219th in a leap year). There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year.
The significance of August 6
At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Between 70,000 and 80,000 people died in the immediate blast; the death toll rose to between 90,000 and 166,000 by the end of the year. Japan holds a Peace Memorial Ceremony at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park every August 6 at 8:15 a.m. In 1825, Bolivia declared independence from Spain, taking its name from Simón Bolívar. Christian churches worldwide celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration on this date, marking the moment on Mount Tabor when Christ appeared in radiant light before Peter, James and John.
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On This Day in History
- 1825Bolivia declared independence from Spain and named itself in honor of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of much of South America.
- 1945The B-29 Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb 'Little Boy' on Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m.; an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 people died instantly.
Baby Names for This Day
August 6 falls under Leo. Names tied to light, peace and transformation:
- PeterBoy
Peter was one of the three apostles present at the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor.
- JamesBoy
James, brother of John, was present at the Transfiguration alongside Peter.
- ElijahBoy
The prophet Elijah appeared alongside Moses at the Transfiguration, representing the prophets.
- PazGirl
Spanish for 'peace'; what August 6 has come to stand for in Hiroshima and worldwide.
- SimónBoy
Simón Bolívar, for whom Bolivia was named after its independence on this day in 1825.
- LumenUnisex
Latin for 'light'; the light of the Transfiguration and the hope that replaced the bomb's flash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is August 6?add
August 6 is the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (1945) and Bolivia's Independence Day (1825). Christian churches celebrate the Transfiguration. The 218th day of the year.
What number day of the year is August 6?add
August 6 is the 218th day of the year, or the 219th in a leap year, with 147 days remaining.
What zodiac sign is August 6?add
August 6 is Leo, which runs from July 23 to August 22.