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1917 in Japan

Explore 5 historical events and records for Japan in 1917.

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Historical records for Japan in 1917

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May

27 May 1917

Birth of Nakasone

Nakasone, Yasuhiro · Gumma · Politics / Liberal-Democratic Party

Birth of Nakasone

September

September 1917

Gold Export Embargo

Shoda, Kazue · Tokyo · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of Japan

Japan prohibits gold exports during the First World War, suspending the external operation of the pre-war gold standard while retaining the legal parity.

Other events (month unknown)

1917

Agreement of Lansing-IshII

IshII · Tokyo · Government / Government of Japan

Wins recognition by the us of Japanese interests in China

1917

Gold Export Embargo

Terauchi, Masatake · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Government of Japan

Japan prohibits gold exports as wartime demand places pressure on its monetary reserves.

1917

Treaty of Lansing-IshII

IshII · Warfare / World War, 1st

The USA recognizes Japans interests in China

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