(English) What day is it today (January 8)

- 1912 (108 years ago)
The departure signal at Tokyo / Ueno Station is changed from a flute / bell to a departure bell. Japan's first departure bell
- 1989 (31 years ago)
The era was changed from "Showa" to "Heisei" by the Emperor Showa the previous day
Source: https://www.himekuricalendar.com/

Photo : Todaiji temple, Nara City, Japan