30 Oct 1920
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Tsia Bun-tat performed a flight show in an Itoh Emi 5 aircraft over at the Taihoku Cavalry Training Field (now Machangding Memorial Park) in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Tsia Bun-tat | Taihoku | CPC]
31 Oct 1920
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Tsia Bun-tat performed a flight show in an Itoh Emi 5 aircraft over at the Taihoku Cavalry Training Field (now Machangding Memorial Park) in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Tsia Bun-tat | Taihoku | CPC]
17 Apr 1923
Taiwan
![Crown Prince Hirohito visiting the Office of the Governor General, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito49.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at Meiji Bridge (now Yuanshan Bridge), Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito59.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at the Taiwan Grand Shrine, Taihoku (Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito66.jpg)
![Taiwanese children gathering to welcome Crown Prince Hirohito at the Governor-General](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito67.jpg)
See all photos dated 17 Apr 1923
Taiwan
- Crown Prince Hirohito visited the Taiwan Grand Shrine, Taihoku General Government Building, and Taihoku Botanical Garden in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Taihoku General Government Building | Showa | Taihoku | CPC]
![Crown Prince Hirohito visiting the Office of the Governor General, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito49.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at Meiji Bridge (now Yuanshan Bridge), Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito59.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at the Taiwan Grand Shrine, Taihoku (Taipei), Taiwan, 17 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito66.jpg)
![Taiwanese children gathering to welcome Crown Prince Hirohito at the Governor-General](/images/imagemagick/tmb_person_hirohito67.jpg)
See all photos dated 17 Apr 1923
18 Apr 1923
Taiwan
![Taiwanese cultural performance for Crown Prince Hirohito, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee5f2ab62.jpg)
![Aboriginal dancers performing for Crown Prince Hirohito, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee600f8e2.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito having a meal at the Taihoku Guest House, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee60edcc8.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at Taiwan Medical School, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee61d3bf2.jpg)
See all photos dated 18 Apr 1923
Taiwan
- Crown Prince Hirohito visited Taiwan Institute of Research, Taihoku Normal School, Taihe Elementary School, Taiwan Army headquarters, Taiwan High Court, Taihoku No. 1 Middle School, and Taiwan Medical School in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Showa | Taihoku | CPC]
![Taiwanese cultural performance for Crown Prince Hirohito, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee5f2ab62.jpg)
![Aboriginal dancers performing for Crown Prince Hirohito, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee600f8e2.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito having a meal at the Taihoku Guest House, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee60edcc8.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito at Taiwan Medical School, Taihoku, Taiwan, 18 Apr 1923](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee61d3bf2.jpg)
See all photos dated 18 Apr 1923
26 Apr 1923
Taiwan
![Sports convention held in honor of Crown Prince Hirohito](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee3e45a0a.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito planting a tree at the Taiwan Army 1st Infantry Regiment headquarters, Taihoku, Taiwan, 26 Apr 1923; now site of Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee3f41d0a.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito inspecting Taiwan Army 1st Infantry Regiment headquarters, Taihoku, Taiwan, 26 Apr 1923; now site of Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee4033c04.jpg)
Taiwan
- Crown Prince Hirohito visited Taiwan Army 1st Infantry Regiment headquarters, a government-run tobacco and alcohol plant, Taihoku No. 1. Girls High School, Taihoku Butokuden, Taihoku No. 3 Girls High School, and a sports convention in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Showa | Taihoku | CPC]
![Sports convention held in honor of Crown Prince Hirohito](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee3e45a0a.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito planting a tree at the Taiwan Army 1st Infantry Regiment headquarters, Taihoku, Taiwan, 26 Apr 1923; now site of Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee3f41d0a.jpg)
![Crown Prince Hirohito inspecting Taiwan Army 1st Infantry Regiment headquarters, Taihoku, Taiwan, 26 Apr 1923; now site of Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall](/images/imagemagick/tmb_5ad7ee4033c04.jpg)
23 Nov 1932
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The construction for Taihoku City Hall began in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under the direction of chief engineer Kaoru Ide. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
30 Mar 1936
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan began its operations. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
1 Apr 1936
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Japan Air Transport's Fukuoka-Naha-Taihoku air route began, transporting passengers between southern Japan, Okinawa, and Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
26 Nov 1936
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The consturction of the Taihoku City Hall in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan was completed. It had cost 980,000 yen to build. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
23 Feb 1938
Taiwan
Taiwan
- 40 SB bombers of the Soviet Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force took off from Hankou, Hubei Province, China (28 bombers, all Soviet crews) and Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China (12 bombers, mixed Soviet and Chinese crews) to attack Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. Only the 28 bombers from Hankou reached the target area; those from Nanchang turned back after failing to identify the target due to cloud cover. Having arrived without being detected, the crews turned off their engines and glided with stealth, releasing over 200 bombs at high altitude. The crews reported 40 Japanese aircraft destroyed on the group, while Japanese reports noted 12 aircraft destroyed. A number of hangars and fuel tanks were also destroyed or damaged. Song Meiling (Madam Chiang Kaishek) hosted a victory banquet after the Soviet airmen returned to China. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
14 Nov 1942
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The Taihoku Prisoners of War Camp No. 6 near Taihoku (now Taipei) was opened; on the same day, British prisoners of war from Singapore arrived on Taiwan via Kirun (now Keelung), destined for this camp. ww2dbase [Taihoku Prisoner of War Camp No 6 | Taihoku | CPC]
12 Oct 1944
Taiwan
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 1 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama3.jpg)
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 2 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama4.jpg)
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 3 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama5.jpg)
![Interrogation transcript of Taihoku Prison captive Airman First Class Frederick McCreary of US Navy, mid to late Oct 1944](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_taihokuprison3.jpg)
Taiwan
- Carrier aircraft from USS Bunker Hill attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Bunker Hill | Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 1 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama3.jpg)
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 2 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama4.jpg)
![Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan under attack by aircraft from USS Bunker Hill, 12 Oct 1944, photo 3 of 3](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama5.jpg)
![Interrogation transcript of Taihoku Prison captive Airman First Class Frederick McCreary of US Navy, mid to late Oct 1944](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_taihokuprison3.jpg)
23 Oct 1944
Taiwan
Taiwan
- A passenger aircraft crashed near the Taiwan Grand Shrine on Yuanshan Mountain in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, destroying a torii gate and other important structures of the shrine. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
- A Japanese passenger transport plane that had just taken off from Matsuyama Airfield (now Songshan Airport) in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan lost control and crashed atop the mountain where the Taiwan Grand Shrine was located. The accident and resulting fires destroyed the Torii ceremonial archway, stone toro lanterns, and other structures. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
6 Dec 1944
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The Taihoku Prisoners of War Camp No. 5 near Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan was closed. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
2 Mar 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24, B-25, and A-20 aircraft attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
12 Apr 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Avenger aircraft from HMS Victorious attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei) and shipping off Tamsui in northern Taiwan; Sub-Lieutenant Daniel McAleese was shot down, rescued, but would later die of his wounds. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Victorious | Taihoku | CPC]
13 Apr 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Avenger aircraft from HMS Victorious attacked Matsuyama Arifield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, damaging runways, and barracks; one ammunition dump or oil storage tank exploded. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Victorious | Taihoku | CPC]
- Avenger aircraft from HMS Victorious, en route back to the carrier after attacking Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), strafed 12 aircraft on the ground at Giran Airfield in northeastern Taiwan; actual damage caused by the strafing was unknown. ww2dbase [Giran Airfield | Victorious | Taihoku | CPC]
16 Apr 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 and P-51 aircraft attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
5 May 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-25 bombers attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
6 May 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 bombers attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
17 May 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- B-24 bombers of US 380th Bomb Group attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
29 May 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- 14 of the 25 captured US Army and US Navy airmen imprisoned at the Taihoku Prison in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan were sentenced to death by firing squad; the execution was to be carried out on 19 Jun 1945 ww2dbase [Taihoku Prison | Taihoku | CPC]
31 May 1945
Taiwan
![Japanese anti-aircraft position in Taihoku (now Sanzhong District, New Taipei City), Taiwan under B-24 attack, 31 May 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_other_none1176.jpg)
![Taihoku General Government Building (near bottom of photograph) under aerial attack, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 31 May 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_taihokugovt10.jpg)
Taiwan
- 117 B-24 bombers of US 15th Air Force attacked Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan between 1000 and 1300 hours nearly without stop, dropping about 3,800 bombs. US air crews reported minimal Japanese fighter defense. Taihoku General Government Building suffered a direct hit, rendering it unusable until after the war. The anti-aircraft position in present day Sanzhong District of New Taipei City, Taihoku General Government building, residence of the Assistant Governor-General, Taihoku Raiway Hotel, Army Headquarters building, Taihoku Imperial University, Taihoku Train Station, Bank of Taiwan, Taihoku High Court, Taihoku Park, Taihoku First Girls' High School, Longshan Temple (main building and left corridor were damaged, destroying many precious artifacts), Penglai Catholic Church (used by civilians as an air raid shelter; it was completely destroyed), Huashan Catholic Church, and many other military, government, and civilian structures were damaged or destroyed. About 3,000 were killed, tens of thousands were made homeless. This was the largest US raid on the city during WW2. ww2dbase [Taihoku General Government Building | Taihoku | CPC]
![Japanese anti-aircraft position in Taihoku (now Sanzhong District, New Taipei City), Taiwan under B-24 attack, 31 May 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_other_none1176.jpg)
![Taihoku General Government Building (near bottom of photograph) under aerial attack, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, 31 May 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_taihokugovt10.jpg)
19 Jun 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- 14 US Army and US Navy airmen were executed at Taihoku Prison in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan in the early morning. They were found guilty of "indiscriminate bombing" of civilians of Taiwan. Their remains were cremated and their ashes placed a local shrine. ww2dbase [Taihoku Prison | Taihoku | CPC]
7 Jul 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 bombers attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
18 Jul 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 bombers attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
9 Aug 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 bombers attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
12 Aug 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- US B-24 bombers from Okinawa, Japan attacked Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
18 Aug 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- Subhash Chandra Bose boarded a Japanese passenger aircraft at Matsuyama Airfield (now Songshan Airport) at Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan for a trip to Japan. The aircraft crashed immediately after takeoff and Bose was seriously burned. He was rushed to a military hospital near the airfield, but the doctors were not able to save him. ww2dbase [Subhash Chandra Bose | Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
27 Aug 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The Maruyama Temporary Prisoners of War Camp in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan was opened. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
5 Sep 1945
Taiwan
![USMC Major Dick Johnson](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama6.jpg)
![USMC Major Dick Johnson](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama7.jpg)
![Two TBM-3 aircraft of US Navy squadron VT-26 (USS Santee) at Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, early Sep 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama8.jpg)
Taiwan
- USMC Major Dick Johnson, flying a TBM-3 Avenger aircraft, landed at Matsuyama Airfield in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan. He was the first US airman to arrive on Taiwan after the cease of hostilities. ww2dbase [Matsuyama Airfield | Taihoku | CPC]
![USMC Major Dick Johnson](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama6.jpg)
![USMC Major Dick Johnson](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama7.jpg)
![Two TBM-3 aircraft of US Navy squadron VT-26 (USS Santee) at Matsuyama Airfield, Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan, early Sep 1945](/images/imagemagick/tmb_facility_matsuyama8.jpg)
9 Sep 1945
Taiwan
Taiwan
- The Maruyama Temporary Prisoners of War Camp in Taihoku (now Taipei), Taiwan was closed. ww2dbase [Taihoku | CPC]
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