On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began.

 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

<p>On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1868, the Edo period in Japan ended, and the Meiji Restoration began.

Edo period ended - May 3, 1868

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f477e235-faaa-480e-b62d-ae32003b8e00/transcript