As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first president of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president. Date: August 9, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 9 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
President Richard Nixon, in a nationwide television address, announces his resignation from the office of the President of the United States effective noon the next day. Date: August 8, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 8 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Philippe Petit performs a high wire act between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center 1,368 feet (417 m) in the air. Date: August 7, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 7 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely. Date: August 5, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 5…
A bomb explodes in the Italicus Express train at San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Italy, killing 12 people and wounding 22. Date: August 4, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 4 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Cyprus dispute: The United Nations Security Council authorizes the UNFICYP to create the "Green Line", dividing Cyprus into two zones. Date: August 1, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 1 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Watergate scandal: U.S. President Richard Nixon releases subpoenaed White House recordings after being ordered to do so by the Supreme Court of the United States. Date: July 30, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 30 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Spetsgruppa A, Russia's elite special force, was formed. Date: July 28, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 28 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon. Date: July 27, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)
Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis forms the country's first civil government after seven years of military rule. Date: July 26, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 26 📅 Events on this day in 1974 📅 On This Day (Today)