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