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Mutsuhito is born
Mutsuhito was born in Kyoto, Japan and was the second son of the Emperor Kōmei and the lady-in-waiting Nakayama Yoshiko. Mutsuhito was the only surviving son of Kōmei therefore he was able to later become the next emperor of Japan. -
English Church Union founded.
The organisation was founded as the Church of England Protection Society on May 12, 1859 to challenge the authority of the English civil courts to determine questions of doctrine. It changed its name to the English Church Union in May 1860. -
Crowned as the Prince of Japan
When Mutsuhito has crowned as a prince, he recieved his rank of shinnō ( In Japenese it means imperial prince, and thus a potential successor to the throne) and the title of Kōtaishi (crown prince). -
Degas begins to paint his ballet scenes
Degas used the term "realist" to describe his own work as he created paintings based on the figures and poses of ballet dancers. -
Mutsuhito is crowned the emperor of Japan
Mutsuhito assended to the throne at 14 years old and later that year changed the Japanese era name to Meiji or "enlightened rule," which was later used as his appearing name. This marked the beginning of the tradition of proclaiming one era for the entire reign of an emperor, and posthumously naming him after the era over which he ruled. -
Emperor Mutsuhito is married to Empress Masako (Later Haruko)
The Empress of Japan was the third daughter of Lord Tadaka Ichijō. She devoted herself to promoting national welfare and women’s education, and was respectfully known as the “Mother of the Nation.” -
Charter Oath of five principles
Charter Oath, also known as th Imperial Oath Of Five Articles, Japanese Gokajō No Goseimon, in Japanese history, statement of principle promulgated on April 6, 1868, by the Emperor Meiji after the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of direct participation in government by the imperial family. -
Officially ordered the abolition of the feudal land system
During the restoration process, Emperor Meiji ordered the abolition of the feudal land system in Japan. The abolition made it possible for tremendous social and political changes. Millions of people were suddenly free to choose their occupation and move about without restrictions. By providing a new environment of political and financial security, the government made possible investment in new industries and technologies. -
Sir Charles Parsons invents the first practical steam powered engine
The modern steam turbine was invented in 1884 by Sir Charles Parsons, whose first model was connected to a dynamo that generated 7.5 kW (10 hp) of electricity. The invention of Parsons' steam turbine made cheap and plentiful electricity possible and revolutionized marine transport and naval warfare -
Adoption of the cabinet system of government in 1885
The Cabinet is composed of the Ministers of State and the Prime Minister, that directs and controls the Government. The Cabinet is the source of power of the Executive branch, and is formed by the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. He or she is designated by the National Diet and appointed to office by the Emperor. -
Proclamation of the Meiji Constitution in 1889
Enacted after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it provided for a form of mixed constitutional and absolute monarchy, based jointly on the Prussian and British models. -
Emperor Meiji becomes the embodiment of the state
Emperor Meiji becomes an important figure in the newer government of Japan and has reduced public appearances because of his increased duties as the Emperor. -
Opening of the diet in 1890
Japan's bicameral legislature. It is composed of a lower house called the House of Representatives, and an upper house, called the House of Councillors. -
Toulouse-Lautrec : "At the Moulin Rouge" painting
Lautrec populated this scene with portraits of the habitués and regulars of the dance hall, including himself accompanied by his cousin and frequent companion, the physician Gabriel Tapé de Céleyran. The woman on the right is the scandalous English singer May Milton. At some point, the artist or his dealer cut down the canvas to remove her from the composition, perhaps because her shocking appearance made the work hard to sell. -
Henry Ford with Capital of $100,000, founds the Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford built his first experimental car in a workshop behind his home in Detroit in 1896. After formation of the Ford Motor Company, the first Ford car was assembled at the Mack Avenue plant in July 1903. -
James Barrie "Peter Pan"
The play and novel were inspired by Barrie's friendship with the Llewelyn Davies family. Both versions tell the tale of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her younger brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. -
Emperor Meiji Dies
Emperor Meiji died July 30, 1912, and was buried in the Fushimi Momoyama Ryo (Graveyard) in Kyoto, his soul being enshrined in Meiji Jingu (Meiji Shrine). He died from complications of his diabetes. The actual cause of death was uremia. After his death, the Japanese Diet passed a resolution commemorating his role in the Meiji Restoration.The Meiji era brought with it many far-reaching changes to the feudal society of Japan.