(English) What day is it today? (December, 16)

- 1707 (311 years ago from now)
A large-scale eruption occurred at Mt. Fuji. Because it erupted in the fourth year of Hoei, later called "Hoeidaifunka"
- 1890 (128 years ago from now)
Telephone exchange work began between Tokyo and Yokohama, the first telephone in Japan to open. 197 lines join when opening.
Source: http://www.himekuricalendar.com/

                                         Photo: Hirosaki castle Hirosaki city Aomori prefecture