Tokyo had its hottest day on record, reaching a staggering 102.4°F (39.1°C).
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Canon Inc. was established in Tokyo, Japan.
The United States Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan, killing over 100,000 civilians.
Namco installed the first Pac-Man arcade machine in Shibuya, Tokyo.
The Japanese Prime Minister, Hara Takashi, was assassinated in Tokyo.
The first taxicab service started operating in Tokyo, Japan.
