Which Japanese city was the target of the first atomic bomb dropped in history on August 6, 1945?
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Correct answer: Hiroshima
Hiroshima was chosen for its military and industrial significance. The blast and subsequent radiation killed tens of thousands immediately, eventually leading to Japan's unconditional surrender.
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