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1876 in Japan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Japan in 1876.

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Historical records for Japan in 1876

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June

June 1876

Minister of Navy

Enomoto, Takeaki · Minister of Navy · Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Minister of the Navy

September

24 September 1876

Battle of Shirogawa

Saigo, Takamori · Shirogawa · Warfare / Military

The Imperial Army under Prince Taruhito defeats & kills the rebel Takamori Saigo

24 September 1876

Battle of Shirogawa

Taruhito · Shirogawa · Prince · Warfare / Military

The Imperial Army under Prince Taruhito defeats & kills the rebel Takamori Saigo

24 September 1876

Imperial Army

Saigo, Takamori · Shirogawa · Warfare / Military

The Imperial Army under Prince Taruhito defeats & kills the rebel Takamori Saigo

24 September 1876

Imperial Army

Taruhito · Shirogawa · Prince · Warfare / Military

The Imperial Army under Prince Taruhito defeats & kills the rebel Takamori Saigo

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