THE DAY IN HISTORY · FEBRUARY 14
February 14 in history
What happened on February 14: 1 moment from the Maps of History atlases, in 1950, each linked to the map that shows it.
— Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship
14 Feb 1950 — Mao secures a Soviet guarantee and a loan of 300 million dollars in the Treaty of Friendship, Alliance and Mutual Assistance. The agreement has a price: Soviet forces retain this naval base until 1955, while Moscow gains joint companies to mine Xinjiang’s oil and metals.
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