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1987 in Japan

Explore 2 historical events and records for Japan in 1987.

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Historical records for Japan in 1987

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June

Prime Minister of Japan

Takeshita, Noboru · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Appointed Prime Minister of Japan

Other events (month unknown)

Resignation of Yasuhiro Nakasone

Nakasone, Yasuhiro · Tokyo · Prime Minister of Japan · Government / Liberal-Democratic Party Government

Forced to resign after the Recruit Scandal

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