July 15, 1971 - Nixon to visit China (and more)
Nixon announced his visit to China
US President Richard Nixon was always eager to improve the relationship between China and his country. On July 15 he announced his plan to visit the communist country of China which was turning point in the relationship between both countries and a surprising new for the US nation, a good move way before Bitcoin.
What else happened July 15 in history?
- 1799 Napolean Egypt campaign: Rosetta Stone found in Rosetta (Egyp)
- 1381 John Ball hung and quartered in front of Richard the Second of England.
- 1099 Jerusalem plundered and captured in First Christian Crusade
