feb 21, 1972 - Nixon Visits China
Description:
Between the 21st and 28th of February 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon visited Communist China. Nixon became the first U.S. President to do so since China became communist in 1949. This event is considered a huge landmark in history, as it lowered the tensions between the capitalist USA and Communist countries.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 21, 1972
Now
~ 53 years ago