August 29th, 1871
Emperor Meiji orders the Abolition of the han system and the establishment of prefectures as local centers of administration. (Traditional Japanese date: July 14, 1871). event on August 29, 1871. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 29, 1871
August 31st, 1871 | Birth | James E. Ferguson, Texan governor (died in 1944) |
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