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1978 in Japan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Japan in 1978.

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Historical records for Japan in 1978

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October

October 1978

Economy of Japan

Fukuda, Takeo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Suffers a 2nd "oil shock" as oil prices increase dramatically

December

7 December 1978

Prime Minister of Japan

Ohira, Masayoshi · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term

Other events (month unknown)

1978

Secretary of State for Health

Hashimoto, Ryutaro · Minister of Health & Welfare · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Minister of Health & Welfare

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