On This Day: World War II: Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb "Little Boy"... (1945)

On August 6, 1945: World War II: Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb "Little Boy" is dropped by the United States B-29 Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and some tens of thousands die in subsequent years from burns and radiation poisoning.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.