Emperor Hirohito of Japan

Born: 1901-04-29

Emperor Shōwa, known outside Japan as Hirohito, was born on April 29, 1901, and reigned as the 124th emperor of Japan from December 25, 1926, until his passing on January 7, 1989. His reign marked a significant era in Japanese history, encompassing the tumultuous years of World War II and the subse...