1989 Death Hirohito, Japan's emperor (1922-89), dies at 87 after 62-year reign 1975 Event Emperor Hirohito of Japan visits San Francisco 1971 Event Japans emperor Hirohito visits Netherlands 1950 Event U.S.S.R. demands condemnation of Emperor Hirohito for war crimes 1946 Event Emperor Hirohito proclaims new Japanese constitution 1946 Event Emperor Hirohito of Japan announces he is not a god 1945 Event Allies refuse Japan's surrender offer to retain Emperor Hirohito 1945 Event Japan announces willingness to surrender to Allies provided status of Emperor Hirohito remained unchanged 1941 Event Japanese emperor Hirohito signs declaration of war 1941 Event Japanese Emperor Hirohito consults with admirals Shimada and Nagano 1928 Event 1st issue of Time magazine, Japanese Emperor Hirohito on cover 1928 Event Hirohito ascended throne as Emperor of Japan 1926 Event Prince-regent Hirohito becomes emperor of Japan 1926 Event Hirohito becomes emperor of Japan 1926-1989 1923 Event Unsuccessful attempt on prince-regent Hirohito of Japan 1922 Event Japanese crown prince Hirohito appointed prince-regent 1901 Birthday Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1926-89
