Atomic Bomb The Big Test (1945), British Pathé

THE THINGS THAT GO BOOM THE MONTH OF BOMBS ON BRITISH PATHÉ (JULY 2015): Newsreel of the Week: Atomic Bomb The Big Test (1945). On the day of its 70th anniversary, we share this footage of the first ever explosion caused by a nuclear weapon. It occurred during a test conducted by the United States in New Mexico on 16th July 1945. A month later, hundreds of thousands were dead at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. To continue your journey through the history of the Arms Race, watch the next film in the playlist here: (Film ID A NEW THEME EVERY MONTH Each month, a range of new uploads and playlists tell the story of a particular topic through archive footage. Let us know what themes you d like to see by leaving us a comment or connecting with us on social media. BRITISH PATHÉ S STORY Before television, people came to movie theatres to watch the news. British Pathé was at the forefront of cinematic journalism, blending information wit