Merrie Monteagudo

On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths. At the time of the bombing, Hiroshima was home to almost 300,000 civilians as well as 43,000 soldiers. RAIN OF RUIN FACE BY JAPANESE AS SUPER ATOMIC BOMB LOOSED ‘Explosion Equals 20,000 Tons of TNT’—Truman BULLETIN LONDON, Aug.

One hundred years ago — with the flag flying at half-mast to honor the passing of President Harding —Admiral Robert E. Coontz took over command of the United States battle fleet in a ceremony on the cruiser USS Seattle in San Diego. From the Evening Tribune, Saturday, Aug. 4, 1923: Coontz Takes Over Battle Fleet IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY IN BAY HERE An historic naval event of tremendous importance and of deep significance took place in San Diego harbor at 11 o’clock this morning, when Admiral Robert E.

On Aug. 1, 1890 San Francisco financiers John D. and Adolph Spreckels purchased the San Diego Union newspaper from Col. John R. Berry and Andrew Pollock. Their ownership was not immediately made public. Instead, Thomas Gardiner, one of the founders of the Sacramento Union and the Los Angeles Times, was appointed manager. From The San Diego Union, Saturday, Aug. 2, 1890: CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.