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Today in History: August 6, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Today in History: August 6, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2026. There are 147 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb ...

History quiz

QUESTION: What was the address of the Longyear Mansion, the “house that rode on a train”? a. 131 E. Arch St. b. 210 N. Front St. c. 536 E. Arch St. ANSWER: C. The house stood at 536 E. Arch St. before it was moved to Brookline, Massachusetts in the early 1900s.

Join Family Day aboard Ranger III on Aug. 20

HOUGHTON – The National Park Service and a Copper Country advocacy group are teaming up to offer a no-cost adventurefor children and families alike. Isle Royale National Park and Kaleidoscope invite families with children age 15 or younger to enjoy a free cruise on the Keweenaw waterway on ...