Meiji 27 (明治二十七年)
Timeline of 1894
- 1894/7 Battle of Seonghwan
- 1894/9 Emperor Meiji takes up temporary residence at Hiroshima.
- 1894/9/17 Battle of the Yalu River - first naval battle in history between steamship fleets.
- 1894/11/6-21 Battle of Lushunkou (Port Arthur)
Other Events of 1894
- The Sino-Japanese War breaks out.
- Saigô Tsugumichi is named Admiral.
- The Somayama dispute develops over whether Somayama, on Okinawa, should be public land or private.
Births and Deaths
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