jan 1, 1979 - US and China Establish Diplomatic Relations (January 1, 1979)
Description:
After months of negotiations, the PRC and the US agreed to establish diplomatic relations in a joint communique. This event is significant because it marked the start of US diplomatic relations with Japan for the first time since its alliance in WWII, over 30 years prior.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1979
Now
~ 46 years ago