1976 ⟶ Zhou Enlai Dies

Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai dies of cancer.
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🇨🇳 People's Republic of China Founded

Mao Zedong declares the foundation of the People's Republic of China, adding a quarter of the world's population to the communist camp.⟶
People's Republic of China Founded (1949)
ChinaPeople's Republic of ChinaCommunismMao ZedongAsiaCold WarUSSR

🇬🇧 Winston Churchill Dies

Winston Churchill dies.⟶
Winston Churchill Dies (1965)
Winston ChurchillUKWorld War IIPoliticsCold WarLeadershipStatesmanHistory

👤 Ho Chi Minh Dies

North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh dies. It was a significant and decisive event for both the Vietnam War and the Sino-Soviet border conflict.⟶
Ho Chi Minh Dies (1969)
Vietnam WarHo Chi MinhNorth VietnamAsiaCold WarPoliticsSino-Soviet Split

🤝 Nixon Visits China

Nixon visits China, the first visit by a U.S. president since the establishment of the People's Republic of China.⟶
Nixon Visits China (1972)
ChinaUSNixonDiplomacyCold WarInternational RelationsAsiaPoliticsPing Pong Diplomacy

🇨🇳 Zhou Enlai Dies

Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai dies of cancer.⟶
Zhou Enlai Dies (1976)
ChinaZhou EnlaiPremierPoliticsCold WarAsiaMao ZedongChinese Communist Party

🇨🇳 Death of Mao Zedong

Death of Mao Zedong.⟶
Death of Mao Zedong (1976)
ChinaMao ZedongCommunismAsiaPoliticsCold WarLeadershipIdeology