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Hirohito was born in Japan
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Hirohito becomes emperor
After the death of his father, Hirohito becomes emperor of Japan. -
Hirohito moves troops from Korea
To help occupy Manchuria without authorization, -
February 26 Coup
Hirohito authorizes use of military force to bring down a coup. -
Tri-Partite Pact
Representatives signed the Tri-Partite pact in with Germany and Italy. -
Hirohito approved the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
This led to the war between Japan and the United States -
New Japanese Constitution
Hirohito signs new constitution which reduces his powers significantly.