THE DAY IN HISTORY · JUNE 27
June 27 in history
What happened on June 27: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1869, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Battle of Hakodate
27 Jun 1869 — The last shogunal holdouts, led by the naval officer Enomoto Takeaki, surrender their star-shaped fortress at Hakodate after proclaiming a short-lived Republic of Ezo. Enomoto was pardoned and later served the Meiji government as a minister.
READ THIS MOMENT → · SEE IT ON THE REMAKING THE STATE MAP → · THE FULL STORY →
THE FREE PRINTABLE STUDY GUIDE
Join the Dispatch — a short welcome series, then a letter when a new atlas opens — and a printable atlas study guide of your choice is yours now, free.
NO TRACKING · YOUR ADDRESS IS USED FOR THE DISPATCH AND NOTHING ELSE · UNSUBSCRIBE ANYTIME