Events

28 BCE – A sunspot is observed by Han Dynasty astronomers during the reign of Emperor Cheng of Han, one of the earliest dated sunspot observations in China.
1948 – The Republic of China implements "temporary provisions" granting President Chiang Kai-shek extended powers to deal with the Communist uprising; they will remain in effect until 1991.

Births

1974 – Liu Fang, Chinese pipa player

Deaths

1988 – Shen Congwen, Chinese author (b. 1902)

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