In Pictures: Chronology of events related to Japan emperor

Dec. 23, 1933 -- Born as the eldest son of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako, posthumously called Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun, respectively.September, 1939 -- World War II begins.Aug. 15, 1945 -- Emperor Hirohito tells the nation over radio of Japan's surrender in the war.Nov. 10, 1952 -- Becomes crown prince.April 10, 1959 -- Marries Michiko Shoda, becoming the first crown prince, and later the first emperor, to be married to a commoner.Feb. 23, 1960 -- First son, later Crown Prince Naruhito, born.Nov. 30, 1965 -- Second son, later Prince Akishino, born.April 18, 1969 -- Daughter, la…READ FULL ARTICLE