April 28th: Peace Treaties and Political Shifts in Asia

April 28th: Peace Treaties and Political Shifts in Asia

Today, we will explore historical events that took place in Asia on April 28th. Let’s delve into significant occurrences such as the signing of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty (Treaty of Taipei), the enactment of the Treaty of San Francisco, and the coup that led to the overthrow and assassination of Afghanistan’s President Mohammed Daoud Khan.

Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty (Treaty of Taipei) – 1952

The Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Taipei, was signed in Taipei, Taiwan between Japan and the Republic of China on April 28, 1952. This treaty officially ended the Second Sino-Japanese War and normalized diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Reference: Treaty of Taipei

Treaty of San Francisco – 1952

On April 28, 1952, the Treaty of San Francisco came into effect, restoring Japanese sovereignty and ending its state of war with most of the Allies of World War II. The treaty also laid the foundation for Japan’s post-war recovery and its reintegration into the international community.
Reference: Treaty of San Francisco

Overthrow and Assassination of Mohammed Daoud Khan – 1978

On April 28, 1978, the President of Afghanistan, Mohammed Daoud Khan, was overthrown and assassinated in a coup led by pro-communist rebels. This marked the beginning of a series of political upheavals in Afghanistan that would continue for decades.
Reference: Mohammad Daoud Khan