Today in History for July 15th


TodayInHistoryToday in for 15thToday in History for 15thThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: President Richard Nixon announces his breakthrough trip to China; Fashion designer Gianni Versace slain; Aerospace giant Boeing founded; Dutch painter Rembrandt born. ( 15)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] , 1971: (AP Archive Video / AP Photos)In a stunning move during the Cold War, President Richard Nixon says he will become the first American leader to visit Communist China.(SOT of Nixon)Nixon’s trip to China the following year paves the way for full diplomatic ties between Washington and Beijing, ending decades of hostility.1997: (AP Photos)(NAT of 9-1-1 tape)In Miami Beach, fashion designer Gianni Versace (ver-SAH-chee) is shot to death outside his home.The suspect: spree killer Andrew Cunanan (koo-NAH-nin). Miami Beach Police Chief Richard Barreto:(SOT)Days later, Cunanan is found dead from a self-inflicted gunhot wound on a houseboat, miles from Versace’s murder.1916: (AP Archive Video)In Seattle, the birth of what becomes the world’s largest aircraft maker …(NAT of jet roar on b-roll)… as William Boeing founds the company that now bears his name, originally known as Pacific Aero Products.And, 1606: (AP Photos)Rembrandt — the Dutch painter who’s considered one of Europe’s greatest — is born in the Netherlands. in History, July — ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:————————-Mike

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5 Responses to Today in History for July 15th

  1. @Cherry1676 kool!!!

  2. @awesome1145 same!

  3. @mynameisdylanholcomb same!

  4. its mi birthday to :D

  5. mynameisdylanholcomb

    this is my birthday

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