jun 18, 1979 - SALT II
Description:
A second treaty was signed on June 18, 1977 to cut back the weaponry of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. because it was getting too competitive. Set limits on the numbers of weapons produced. Not passed by the Senate as retaliation for U.S.S.R.'s invasion of Afghanistan, and later superseded by the START treaty.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 18, 1979
Now
~ 44 years ago
