Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Role range: 1987-1989 – 1987-1989
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Noboru Takeshita Biography and Timeline
Follow Noboru Takeshita through 5 dated historical records for Japan.
Noboru Takeshita, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1987–1989Years on this page
1987
1988
Reform of Taxation
A 3% consumption tax is instituted
Role range: 1987-1989 – 1987-1989
Scandal
The Recruit scandal throws a shadow over the Government & opposition
Role range: 1987-1989 – 1987-1989
1989
Meeting with The Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
President Bush meets the Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, after which both leaders sounded upbeat about U.Sese relations
Role range: 1987-1989
Resignation of Noboru Takeshita
Resigns over the Recruit scandal
Role range: 1987-1989
Records, sources and methodology
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