5 January 1996Resignation of Tomiichi MurayamaTomiichi Murayama
Announces his resignation
Historical records for Japan in 1996, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Announces his resignation
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
The Kobe earthquakes kill 6,000 people
Hashimoto dissolves the Diet & the Liberal-Democratic Party wins the election
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