7 January 1989Death of HirohitoHirohito
Death of Emperor Hirohito
Historical records for Japan in 1989, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Emperor Hirohito
Heisei, which means Peace and Prosperity, is adopted as the new reign name
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 125th Emperor of Japan, son of Emperor Hirohito. Heisei, which means Peace and Prosperity, is adopted as the new reign name
President Bush meets the Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita, after which both leaders sounded upbeat about U.Sese relations
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, after the resgnation of Takeshita
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 1st term, after the resignation of Uno
Death of Hirohito
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Resigns over the Recruit scandal
Resigns as Prime Minister of Japan after a sex scandal
Appointed Secretary General of the Liberal-Democratic Party
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