This cover of "LIFE" magazine showed the latest in campus fashions
of the times, which included saddle shoes.

MIKE GRACIA

On this day in 1971, United States President Nixon announced he
would visit the People’s Republic of China to seek a "normalization
of relations."

President Nixon (left) shakes hands with Premier Chou En-lai of the People’s Republic of China.

Fashion Designer Gianni Versace was slain on this day in 1997.       

    
    
    
   

The suspect in the murder of Versace.

Blood on the steps of Gianni Versace’s Ocean Drive mansion in
Miami Beach.

In Seattle, WA, on this day in 1916, Pacific Aero Products was
incorporated by William Boeing. The aviation giant was later 
renamed Boeing Co.         

Famous Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn was born on this
day in 1606.

Twiggy (Lesley Hornby)

English fashion model Twiggy is known for her very thin look during the
1960s. She popularized the ‘bob’ haircut and heavy eye make up. After
modelling, Twiggy enjoyed a successful career as a screen, stage, and
television actress. Her role in The Boy Friend (1971) brought her two
Golden Globe Awards. She has hosted her own series Twiggy’s People,
in which she interviewed celebrities.

MIKE GRACIA

On this day in 1971 U.S. President Richard M. Nixon announced
he would visit the People’s Republic of China to seek what he
called a “normalization of relations.”

I happened on this day in 1997.

In Seattle, WA, on this day in 1916, Pacific Aero Products was founded
by William Boeing and was later renamed Boeing Co.

William Edward Boeing (1881-1956)

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669)

The Storm on the Sea of Galilee.

The Abduction of Europa.

Three Trees.

The cover of "LIFE" magazine showed the latest in campus
fashions of the times, which included saddle shoes.