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Japan in 1929

Historical records for Japan in 1929, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

12Records
10Events
7Named people
2Places
4Categories

Historical records

July

22 July 1929Break in Diplomatic Relations with ChinaHamaguchi Osachi

Tokyo · Government / Government of Japan

Japan severs relations with China

July 1929Economy of JapanHamaguchi Osachi

Government / Government of Japan

The US stock market crash is followed by a depression

July 1929Party LeaderHamaguchi Osachi

Tokyo · Politics / Minseito Party

Appointed Party Leader of the Minseito Party

July 1929Prime Minister of JapanHamaguchi Osachi

Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan

Other Events

1929ColonelTomoyuki Yamashita

Warfare / Military

Appointed Colonel

1929Commander of 6th DivisionSadao Araki

Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander 6th Division

1929Foreign Secretary of JapanKijuro Shidehara

Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term

1929GovernorMakoto Saito

Government / Government of Japan

Appointed Governor General of Korea, 2nd term

1929President of JapanTsuyoshi Inukai

Politics / Seiyukai Party

Appointed President of the Seiyukai Party

1929Treaty of Four Power NavalHirohito

Government / Government of Japan

The Navy appeals to the Emperor but the Treaty is ratified in the Diet

1929Treaty of Four Power NavalHamaguchi Osachi

London · Government / Government of Japan

The Navy is unhappy & appeals to the Emperor but the Treaty is ratified in the Diet. The 4 powers meet in London & extend the original 4 Power Navy Treaty. Japan accepts limits of 10:10:6 cruisers & 10:10:7 destroyers. Japan accepts equal submarines with the US

1929Treaty of Four Power NavalHamaguchi Osachi

London · Warfare / Military

The Navy is unhappy & appeals to the Emperor but the Treaty is ratified in the Diet

Names involved

Hamaguchi OsachiHirohitoKijuro ShideharaMakoto SaitoSadao ArakiTomoyuki YamashitaTsuyoshi Inukai

Places involved

LondonTokyo

Provenance

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