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1964 in Japan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Japan in 1964.

Historical records for Japan in 1964

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April

OECD

Ikeda, Hayato ยท Prime Minister of Japan ยท Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Japan joins the Prganisation for Economic Cooperation & Development

November

Health of Hayato Ikeda

Ikeda, Hayato ยท Prime Minister of Japan ยท Science / Medicine

Diagnosed with cancer & resigns from office

Resignation of Hayato Ikeda

Ikeda, Hayato ยท Prime Minister of Japan ยท Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Diagnosed with cancer & resigns from office

Other events (month unknown)

Minister of International Trade & Industry

Tanaka, Kakuei ยท Minister of International Trade & Industry ยท Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of International Trade & Industry

Prime Minister of Japan

Sato, Eisaku ยท Prime Minister of Japan ยท Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term

Woman in the Dunes

Teshigahara, Hiroshi ยท Arts / Cinema

Hiroshi Teshigaharas Woman in the Dunes wins the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival

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