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==Timeline of 1873==
==Timeline of 1873==
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*1873/1/1 (Jan 1) Gregorian calendar replaces the lunar calendar.
*1873/2/7 An edict is issued explaining that killing in the name of revenge is illegal and that only the government reserves the right to punish murderers (i.e. to exact justice).
*1873/2/7 An edict is issued explaining that killing in the name of revenge is illegal and that only the government reserves the right to punish murderers (i.e. to exact justice).
*1873/6 [[Foreign Minister]] [[Soejima Taneomi]] visits Beijing.
*1873/6 [[Foreign Minister]] [[Soejima Taneomi]] visits Beijing.
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==Other Events of 1873==
==Other Events of 1873==
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*Gregorian calendar replaces the lunar calendar.
*[[Ako castle|Akô castle]] is demolished.
*[[Ako castle|Akô castle]] is demolished.
*[[Amagasaki castle]] is torn down.
*[[Amagasaki castle]] is torn down.