Emperor Akihito Abdicates the Throne
On April 30, 2019, Japan's Emperor Akihito stepped down from the Chrysanthemum Throne — the first imperial abdication in more than 200 years.
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Napoleon's Second Abdication: The Emperor Gives Up for Good
Four days after Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated the French throne for the second time, ending his return to power and his reign forever.