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1956 in Japan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Japan in 1956.

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Historical records for Japan in 1956

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December

23 December 1956

Prime Minister of Japan

Ishibashi, Tanzan · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan

December 1956

Resignation of Ichiro Hatoyama

Hatoyama, Ichiro · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Resigns as Prime Minister

December 1956

United Nations

Ishibashi, Tanzan · Prime Minister of Japan · Warfare / United Nations

Japan is admitted into the United Nations

Other events (month unknown)

1956

Peace Agreement

Ishibashi, Tanzan · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Japan & Russia make a Peace Agreement

1956

Temple of the Golden Pavilion

Misima, Yukio · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"

1956

The Burmese Harp

Ichikawa, Kon · Arts / Cinema

Kon Ichikawa directs the anti-war drama The Burmese Harp

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