Birth of Naruhito Hironomiya
Birth of Naruhito Hironomiya, eldest son of Akihito
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1960 in Japan
Explore 12 historical events and records for Japan in 1960.
Historical records for Japan in 1960
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February
June
Treaty of Mutual Security & Cooperation with the
The Treaty of Mutual Security & Cooperation with the USA goes into effect
Treaty of Security
The Treaty of Mutual Security & Cooperation goes into effect
July
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term
September
Economy of Japan
Announces plans to double Japans income over the decade
December
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Other events (month unknown)
A trip by Eisenhower to Japan is cancelled due to demonstrations
A trip by Eisenhower to Japan is cancelled due to demonstrations
Democratic Socialist Party
Founds Japans Democratic Socialist Party
Demonstrations
A trip by Eisenhower to Japan is cancelled due to demonstrations
The Bad Sleep Well
Kurosawas The Bad Sleep Well
Treaty of Security
The Treaty causes demonstrations of up to 100,000. Japan & the USA sign the 2nd security Treaty, Treaty of Mutual Security & Cooperation. Allows the US to launch military operations from Japan, including nuclear weapons. 40 socialists leave the Japan Socialist Party & form the Democratic Socialist Party
Winner of the Cultural Merit award
Winner of the Cultural Merit award
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