Tinian Municipality

Northern Mariana Islands

Photo by Vagabond Travel Tales
Photo by Vagabond Travel Tales
Photo by Vagabond Travel Tales

Popular cities in Tinian Municipality

Former Japanese Airfield captured by US Marines in July 1944. Seabee's worked 24hrs a day for 45 days to expand and repair the airfield for use by American heavy bombers. On August 6, 1945 a B-29 named Enola Gay departed Tinian and dropped the first atomic bomb (Little Boy) on Hiroshima. On August 9, 1945 a B-29 named Bokscar departed from North Field and dropped an atomic bomb (Fat Man) on Nagasaki.
Tinian
Known for Islands, Diving and Casinos
Explore Tinian: its island views, casinos, coral reefs, and more!