As per our current Database, Hirohito has been died on Jan 7, 1989 (age 87).
When Hirohito die, Hirohito was 87 years old.
| Popular As | Hirohito |
| Occupation | Emperor |
| Age | 87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | April 29, 1901 (Minato, Japan) |
| Birthday | April 29 |
| Town/City | Minato, Japan |
| Nationality | Japan |
Hirohito’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.
Hirohito was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Also known as Emperor Showa, he reigned as the Emperor or Japan from 1926 to 1989. He helped form the Axis Powers with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy and led Japan during its involvement in World War II.
He served in Japan's army and navy as a second lieutenant.
After World War II, he was not prosecuted for war crimes as many other leading government figures were because the US felt that it would be too much of a shock for the Japanese people to see their Emperor, who they thought of like a god, standing trial.
He was married to Empress Kojun from 1924 until his death in 1989. He had seven children: Akihito, Prince Shigeko, Takako, Sachiko, Kazuko, and Atsuko. Akihito, the eldest, succeeded him upon his death.
He was one of the Leaders of the Axis powers during WWII, which can also be said for Germany's Adolf Hitler.
