May 1971Rule of OkinawaEisaku Sato
The US returns Okinawa to Japan
Historical records for Japan in 1971, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The US returns Okinawa to Japan
Under the Smithsonian Agreement there are 308 Yen to the Dollar
Under the Smithsonian Agreement there are 308 Yen to the Dollar. The USA imposes a 10% surcharge on all imports, aimed in particular at Japan
Appointed Minister of International Trade & Industry
The US returns Okinawa to Japan. Sato & Nixon talk about the return of Okinawa
The USA imposes a 10% surcharge on all imports, aimed in particular at Japan. The USA attempts to force Japan to revalue the Yen & lower its trade barriers. Sato & Nixon talk about the return of Okinawa. Nixon announces that he will make a state visit to China
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