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History: March 3 (#2)

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History: March 3 (#2)
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March 3, 724

Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan.

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On March 3, in the year 724: Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan.

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Why March 3, 724 matters: Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan. 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.

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Historical context: March 3, 724 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Empress Genshō abdicates the throne in favor of her nephew Shōmu who becomes emperor of Japan. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)