Event:
The U.S. House of Representatives votes to end the Jackson-Vanik amendment from 1974, which was intended to effect U.S. trade relations with Communist countries
More Notable Events on November 16:
1973 President Nixon authorizes construction of Alaskan pipeline
1973 Skylab 4 launched into Earth orbit
1965 Walt Disney launches Epcot Center: Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow
1933 Roosevelt establishes diplomatic relations with U.S.S.R.
1907 Oklahoma becomes 46th state
