August 6th, US drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing about 140,000 persons during World War II

 

1813, during the Venezuelan War of Independence, forces led by Simon Bolivar recaptured Caracas

1825- Upper Peru became the autonomous republic of Bolivia.

1945- During World War II, the United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. (Three days later, the United States exploded a nuclear device over Nagasaki.

2011 –Disturbances began in London and a number of British cities after a protest in Tottenham, north London, following the death of a man who was shot dead by police.

2012 – NASA Rover Curiosity lands on Mars.

Born today:

1881 – Scottish bacteria Scientist and Nobel-Laureate Alexander Fleming.

Passed away:

1979 – German biochemistry scientist and Nobel-Laureate Feodor Lynen.

Occasions:

Independence Day of Bolivia and Jamaica.
H. Zain/ Barry

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