On March 31
On March 31, the Human Saga records one pivotal event: Commodore Perry forces the opening of Japan (1853).
On this day
In July 1853 a United States naval squadron under Commodore Matthew C. Perry steamed into Edo (Tokyo) Bay, its 'black ships' a deliberate display of steam-powered force intended to end Japan's two centuries of self-imposed seclusion under…
Also this week in history (Mar 28 – Apr 3)
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