20 Aug 1924
Japan
Japan
- Light carrier Hosho's modification work was completed at Yokosuka Naval Arsenal, Japan, which saw the removal of her island, mast, and crane. ww2dbase [Yokosuka Naval Arsenal | Hosho | Yokosuka, Kanagawa | CPC]
- General Soroku Suzuki was named the commanding officer of the Japanese Chosen Army in occupied Korea, relieving Shinnosuke Kikuchi. ww2dbase [CPC]
- Lieutenant General Takaichi Kanno was named the commanding officer of the Taiwan Army. ww2dbase [CPC]
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