This Day in History: The Death of Genghis Khan
On 8/18/1227 Mongolian leader and military tactician Genghis Khan died at the approximate age of 65.
This Day in History: The Korean Armistice
On 7/27/1953, an armistice was signed by North Korea, South Korea, the United States, and China to end the fighting in the Korean War.
This Day in History: Life of the Dragon
On 7/20/1973, legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee died at the age of thirty-two.
This Day in History: Nixon’s Surprise Announcement
On 7/15/1971, President Nixon surprised the world by announcing his visit to communist China on live television and radio broadcast, establishing the basis for U.S.-China relations.