UCLA Asia Institute
Today in Asian History
February 3
1867 Mutsuhito became emperor of Japan, succeeding his father the Kômei emperor. In 1868 his reign was titled "Meiji" ("enlightened rule"). Born in 1852, the Meiji emperor reigned until his death in 1912. It was during his reign that Japan embarked on a rapid modernization program, which included a military build-up and expansion into Taiwan, Korea, and Northeastern China. Imaging Meiji: Emperor and Era, 1868-1912 is an on-line exhibition of woodblock prints of and about the Meiji era.
1945 United States forces recaptured Manila in the Philippines from the Japanese.
1978 China signed its first trade agreement with the European Economic Community.
The CEAS "Today in Asian History" page is compiled by Clayton Dube. He welcomes your comments and suggestions. Send them to <cdube@isop.ucla.edu>.
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