August 6, 1945
On this day, the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, destroying Urakami Cathedral—the largest Christian church in Asia at the time—and killing many Christians during the blast.
August 6, 2022
On this day, Pastor Emmanuel Iren released his second gospel album, Apostolos: Voice of Transition, featuring collaborations with artists like Sinach and Judikay. The album gained significant traction, reaching the top 10 on Apple Music charts in Nigeria.
August 6, 1538
Though not officially released until 1560, early translation and printing milestones of the influential Geneva Bible are recorded around this date, especially with its use by English Protestants in exile.
August 6, 1730
John Eliot, a Puritan missionary, passed away on this day. He is known for his missionary work among Native Americans in New England and for translating the Bible into the Native language, making it one of the first Native American translations of the Scriptures.
August 6, 1955
While it officially began in 1948, the formation of the World Council of Churches, which promotes Christian unity across denominations, was marked by important events during the mid-1950s, with the August 6 date being one of key milestones in its advocacy for Christian ecumenism.
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