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