dec 26, 1926 - In the history of Japan, the Shōwa period begins from this day, due to the death of Emperor Taishō on the day before. His son Hirohito will reign as Emperor of Japan until 1989. Showa 1 in the Japanese calendar is just six days long, prior to January 1 Showa 2 (1927)
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dec 26, 1926
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~ 99 years ago