This Day in History Entry #208

January 30th, 2013 by Wordsman

Wicked Kira took care of their boss
Brave Ōishi was really quite cross
Waited two years, and then
With his forty-six men
Showed the world how to take care of dross

Event: The forty-seven ronin carry out their vendetta against Kira Yoshinaka, who was responsible for the death of their lord
Year: 1703
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty-seven_Ronin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C5%ABshingura

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