Born in 1906 (Meiji 39 / 明治39年)

Chinese Zodiac (12-year cycle): Horse — 午 (うま)

Sexagenary cycle (60-year): 丙午

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Events & Milestones This Year

※ Yakudoshi uses 'counting age' (kazoedoshi): current year − birth year + 1

Railway Nationalization Act enacted - 17 major private railways nationalized. Unified railway management by the state
South Manchuria Railway (Mantetsu) established - Founded as railway operating company in Manchuria region
First Saionji Cabinet formed - Saionji Kinmochi, president of Seiyukai party, became Prime Minister

Imperial Theatre construction planning begins - Design progressed for Japan’s first Western-style theater
San Francisco Earthquake - Japanese residents in America also affected. Relief funds sent from Japan
“Botchan” published - Natsume Soseki’s masterpiece. The spirited story gained popularity
Japan’s first bus service - Commercial operation began in Hiroshima. A novelty attracting public attention
Tobacco monopoly system established - Monopoly introduced to fund Russo-Japanese War continued

Waseda-Keio games suspended - Temporarily halted due to overheated fan behavior. Suspended until 1925
Predecessor to “Shirakaba” literary magazine founded - Literary group from Gakushuin began activities
Rising popularity of motion pictures - Screening style with benshi (narrator) became established
Asakusa becomes entertainment center - Sideshows and variety halls concentrated in the area
Music education spreads - School music education expanded nationwide

※ Adjust for gap years, repeating grades, or leave of absence

※ Those born Jan 1 - Apr 1 (early-born) enter school one year earlier