July 29, 1858
United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty.
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On July 29, in the year 1858:
United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty.
The Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and the United States , also called the Harris Treaty was a treaty signed between the United States and Tokugawa Shogunate, which opened the ports of Kanagawa and four other Japanese cities to trade and granted extraterritoriality to foreigners, among a number of trading stipulations.
Why July 29, 1858 matters:
United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: July 29, 1858
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: United States and Japan sign the Harris Treaty.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Amity_and_Commerce_(United_States%E2%80%93Japan) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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