Common people across the globe solemnly observe today as the Hiroshima Day. For the mariners, today’s date i.e. 6th August is very significant in terms of derby clash. 

In 1937, on this date, Mohun Bagan clinched the then prestigious Raja Shield with thumping win over arch rivals East Bengal by a 4-0 margin. Asit Ganguly scored a brilliant hattrick, which was only the second feat after Amiyo Deb, also from Bagan. Again, on August 6th 1978, the Maidan saw one of  the most spectacular goals of all time scored by Shyam Thapa in the Calcutta Football League with his iconic back-volley helping Mohun Bagan seal the exciting ‘boro match’ again.

So, the same rivals were at the receiving end on both the occasions on the same date. For them, the pinch is no less than the infamous Hiroshima bombs. Now, let’s throw back to those unforgettable glories.