January 1974Economy of JapanKakuei Tanaka
Japan suffers its 1st "oil shock" as prices increase 4 fold over 4 months
Historical records for Japan in 1974, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Japan suffers its 1st "oil shock" as prices increase 4 fold over 4 months
Resigns over the Lockheed scandal. Resigns as Prime Minister & Leader of the LDP but keeps his seat in the Diet
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Resigns over the Lockheed scandal
Appointed Deputy Chief Secretary
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts toward reconciliation in the Pacific region and for Japan's non-nuclear policy.
Appointed Secretary General of the Liberal-Democratic Party
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