When was Hiroshima established as a castle town by Mōri Terumoto?
Mōri Terumoto established the city of Hiroshima in 1589. He named the settlement to mean wide island and moved into his newly built Hiroshima Castle in 1593.
Questions about Hiroshima
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Hiroshima on the 6th of August 1945 at 8:15 a.m?
The American Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Enola Gay dropped the nuclear weapon Little Boy over the city of Hiroshima. The blast instantly killed at least 70,000 people and destroyed about 70% of all buildings within the area.
Who served as mayor of Hiroshima from 1905 until his death in 1968?
Shinzo Hamai served as mayor of Hiroshima from 1905 until his death in 1968. He initiated the proclamation of the city as a City of Peace during his tenure.
How many streetcars does Hiroshima have as of 2011?
By 2011 the city possessed 298 streetcars which is more than any other city in Japan. Streetcar service started in 1912 but was interrupted by the atomic bomb before resuming three days after the attack.
When did Barack Obama visit Hiroshima as United States president?
Barack Obama became the first sitting United States president to visit Hiroshima on the 27th of May 2016. This historic visit occurred decades after the atomic bombing that took place in 1945.