1 January 1946Constitution of JapanHirohito
Issues an Imperial Rescript rejecting Japanese racial superiority. Issues an Imperial Rescript denying his divinity
Historical records for Japan in 1946, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Issues an Imperial Rescript rejecting Japanese racial superiority. Issues an Imperial Rescript denying his divinity
Many prewar conservative politicians are barred from holding public office
Death of Masaharu Homma, executed
Executed for war crimes, held responsible for the "Bataan Death March"
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
Labor Relations Adjustment Law
Second Land Reform Act
The new constitution is promulgated
Put on trial for War crimes in Manilla
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
Death of Tomoyuki Yamashita, executed
Popular elections are set up to vote for provincial governors
Popular elections are set up to vote for provincial governors
The Emperor is proclaimed "symbol of the state and of the unity of the people"
Receives English lessons from Elizabeth Vining, a Quaker widow
Banned from holding office by the Americans
Kurosawas One Wonderful Sunday. Kurosawas No Regrets for Our Youth
Helps reform the Liberal Party
Appointed Speaker of the Diet
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