Masaru Akahori (1884 - 1970)

Masaru Akahori’s biography is built and maintained by people like you. Create an online profile of Masaru so that their life is remembered forever. If any factual information is incorrect, please edit Masaru’s biography.

Pictures really do say a thousand words. Add photos of Masaru during various points of their life.

1884 - In the year that Masaru Akahori was born, on May 1st, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions - a US association - first resolved that "eight hours shall constitute a legal day's labour from and after May 1, 1886, and that we recommend to labour organisations throughout this jurisdiction that they so direct their laws as to conform to this resolution by the time named." Previously, workdays would consist of 10 to 16 hours a day - 6 days a week. It would take years before the 8 hour workday became common practice - and longer before it became a law.

1885 - By the time this person was merely 1 year old, on January 24th, the Fenians - Irish Nationalists - set off dynamite bombs in the House of Commons chamber, Westminster Hall, and the Tower of London. Four civilians and two policemen were injured.

1936 - At the age of 52 years old, Masaru was alive when on November 3rd, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was reelected to a second term. He ran against Republican Governor Alf Landon (Kansas), defeating Landon in the popular vote by 60.8% to 36.5%. Vermont and Maine were the only two states in which Landon won. John Nance Garner IV became the Vice-President in this election.

1966 - When this person was 82 years old, on September 8th, the first Star Trek episode, "The Man Trap," was broadcast on NBC. The plot concerned a creature that sucked salt from human bodies. The original series only aired for 3 seasons due to low ratings.

1970 - In the year of Masaru Akahori's passing, on May 4th, four students at Kent State University in Ohio were shot and killed by National Guardsmen. The students were at a peaceful demonstration protesting the invasion of Cambodia by US forces. There had been precedent for the killing of American college students. The previous year, on May 15th, Alameda County Sheriffs used shotguns against U.C. Berkeley students at a protest for People's Park. One student died, one was blinded, 128 were injured.

Who was Masaru’s parents? Did they get married and did they have children? Share Masaru’s family tree to share their legacy and genealogy pedigree.

What do you remember about Masaru Akahori? Share your memories of special moments and stories you have heard about them. Or just leave a comment to show the world that Masaru is remembered.