Birth of Taisho
Birth of Taisho, son of Mutsuhito
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1879 in Japan
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Historical records for Japan in 1879
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Capture of Ryukyu Islands
The Japanese capture the Ryukyu Islands from China
Traditional Mausoleum Designation
Modern imperial tradition designates a mausoleum site in Kashihara as the burial place associated with Emperor Itoku.
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