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1979 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1979.

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Historical records for Japan in 1979

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January

January 1979

Reform of Education

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

The 1st uniform national university entrance exams are introduced

May

May 1979

Vote of Confidence

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

Loses a vote of confidence in the lower house, presented by the Socialist Party

November

9 November 1979

Prime Minister of Japan

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

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term

Other events (month unknown)

1979

Shin Buddhism

Suzuki, Daisetsu Teitaro · Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "Shin Buddhism"

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