1973 in History

Release 5:15 from Quadrophenia.

Zahir Shah formally abdicates, ending the Afghan monarchy.

The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries

The Paris Peace Agreement is signed. The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries

Peace Accords are signed with North Vietnam

Signs an agreement with Richard Nixon committing both governments to avoid nuclear confrontation.

Commands Egyptian air defenses that protect the canal crossing from Israeli air attack.

Commands Syrian air operations during the opening attack on Israel.

Commands the Israeli Air Force during the opening attacks on the Egyptian and Syrian fronts.

Commands the Egyptian Air Force during the opening strikes of the war.

Releases Aladdin Sane, the first album written and issued after the breakthrough of Ziggy Stardust.

Sadat & al-Assad make an alliance to win back land lost to Israel

Sends Iraqi forces to support Syria on the Golan front during the Yom Kippur War.

Decides to send a Jordanian armored brigade to support Syria rather than open the West Bank front.

Addresses the American public on television near the conclusion of his summit visit.

One of Camporas first presidential actions was a granting of amnesty to political prisoners who where jailed during the dictatorship prior to his assumption

Venezuela joined the Andean Pact to participate in regional economic integration.

Wins an appellate ruling requiring Nixon to provide subpoenaed recordings to Judge Sirica while the court encourages an out-of-court accommodation.

Supports restrictions on oil supplies during the October Arab-Israeli war.

Implements Saudi petroleum policy during the 1973 oil embargo.

Promises Lebanese political support for the Arab war effort without opening a main front.

Expresses support for Syria after the war begins while Lebanon avoids direct entry into the conflict.

Jordanian armored forces move to the Syrian front during the war.

Maintains restrictions on arms supplies to belligerents during the conflict.

Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis

Begins his major United States visit for summit talks with Richard Nixon.

Killed by an ETA car bomb

The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington

Wins a landslide victory in the countrys first general elections, Rahman and the Awami League win the elections

The new federal structure confirms Balochistan's constitutional status.

Balochistan enters the constitutional federation as a full province.

Bhutto's government implements the Constitution's bicameral parliamentary structure.

The Constitution establishes a National Assembly and Senate.

US bombing in Laos ends after years of covert and overt air operations

The Senate majority leader, Mike Mansfield, says: "The only way to face up to our responsibilities, the only way to do it effectively is to cut the purse strings"

The US Senate votes to cut off funds for the bombing of Kampuchea

The Armed Services Committee begins its hearings on the secret bombing of Kampuchea

In accordance with the congressional prohibition the US stops bombing Kampuchea

The final air strike against a target in Kampuchea during the War

Under pressure from Congress, the Nixon administration finally ends the bombing of Kampuchea. The carpet bombing started covertly in 1970 to stop US enemies from Vietnam using Kampuchea as a base outraged the American public & crippled Kampuchea

Presses for rapid progress toward a European security conference during discussions with Willy Brandt.

Discusses mutual and balanced force reductions in Europe with West German leaders.

Begins four days of talks in West Germany with Chancellor Willy Brandt.

Faces pressure from Palestinian armed activity and Israeli retaliation along the southern border.

Keeps the Lebanese Army on alert as the Syrian and Israeli fronts escalate.

Breaks diplomatic relations with Israel during the wider African response to the October Middle East war.

Britain officially becomes a member of the EU

Is sent to Camp David to prepare a Watergate report for Nixon but suspects he is being positioned as the administration's scapegoat.

Continues summit negotiations with Richard Nixon at Camp David.

Discusses with Nixon the possible use of campaign contributions for Watergate defendants and the risk that such payments could appear to obstruct justice.

Tells investigators that money used for Watergate defendants and related payments came through the Committee to Re-Elect the President.

Campora resigns to allow Juan Peron to return to power

Warns Nixon that the Watergate cover-up has become a cancer on the presidency and describes growing demands for money and possible clemency.

Syrian commandos capture the Israeli observation post on Mount Hermon.

Oversees operations as Israeli troops recapture the Mount Hermon outpost.

Supports ceasefire diplomacy after United Nations Security Council Resolution 338.

Responds cautiously to the United Nations ceasefire call as fighting continues on the Syrian front.

Deals with American officials as the US moves to a heightened alert posture.

Allows for the release of US POWs & withdrwawl of all US forces from Vietnam. Agrees a cease-fire with Kissinger

Directs Israeli military operations as the United Nations ceasefire resolution is accepted.

Welcomes a ceasefire while warning that Lebanon remains exposed to the conflict fallout.

Negotiates ceasefire terms with Leonid Brezhnev that lead to United Nations Security Council Resolution 338.

Tries to persuade Egypt to accept a ceasefire as Israeli forces prepare to cross the Suez Canal.

Israel and Egypt sign a ceasefire agreement after the main fighting has ended.

The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries

Accepts the United Nations ceasefire resolution after the Israeli canal crossing changes the battlefield.

Accepts a renewed ceasefire as fighting continues around the Egyptian Third Army.

The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries

Supervises Syrian positions near the ceasefire line after major fighting subsides.

Serves as a principal Soviet channel to Washington during the ceasefire crisis.

Participates in Soviet consultations with Henry Kissinger on a ceasefire.

Handles Syrian diplomatic response to the ceasefire resolution.

Visits Cairo to press for a ceasefire after Israel gains the initiative.

Receives Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin during ceasefire diplomacy.

Appointed Chairman of the Council of Minister's for the GDR

Continues as Chief Minister after the 1973 election

Disagrees with Sadat and Ismail Ali over the response to the Israeli crossing west of the canal.

Named Commander in Chief of the Army

The Paris Peace Agreement is signed

The Paris Peace Agreement is signed

The Paris Peace Agreement is signed

A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement

Convenes a conference to establish a power sharing Assembly between in North Ireland

Declares a Council for Ireland & a British-Irish Commission for cross-border violence. A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement

Talks were held between 6 Dec and 9 Dec in the Berkshire town of Sunningdale between the British Prime Minister Edward Heath, the Irish Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and the three pro-agreement parties. Declares the Constitutional status of Northern Ireland.

The Consultative Assembly is to be made up of 30 members from Dail Eireann and 30 members from the Northern Ireland Assembly, It is to have "advisory and review functions" only.

The Council of Ministers is to be composed of seven members from the power-sharing executive, and seven members from the Irish Government.

Introduces conscription as the army suffers casualties and desertions

The National Assembly unanimously approves the 1973 Constitution.

Proclaims a republic

Wins a landslide victory in the countrys first general elections, Rahman and the Awami League win the elections

The British Government publishes a white paper which proposes a 78-member Northern Ireland Assembly, to be elected by proportional representation. A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs

The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June

A power sharing executive is set up by Unionist, SDLP & Alliance Parties

Declares the Constitutional status of Northern Ireland

The power-sharing Administration of the Northern Ireland Assembly is sworn in

The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Article 41 of the Constitution lays down that the President is to be the Head of the State, the President is to be a Muslim above 45 years of age and is to be elected by a joint sitting of members of the Parliament for 5 years

The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Article 41 of the Constitution lays down that the President is to be the Head of the State, the President is to be a Muslim above 45 years of age and is to be elected by a joint sitting of members of the Parliament for 5 years

Congress overrides Nixon's veto of law limiting the Presidents right to wage war

The Constitution creates a parliamentary system with a ceremonial President.

The 1973 Constitution defines the President as Pakistan's elected head of state.

Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry becomes President when the 1973 Constitution takes effect.

Coordinates Jordanian diplomatic policy as the war expands.

Represents Ireland at a Community summit during the country's first year of membership.

A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs

Leads a counterattack on the Sinai front that is initially repulsed with heavy losses.

Directs Israeli counterattacks in Sinai that suffer heavy losses against Egyptian anti-tank defenses.

Leads a counterattack against Egyptian forces on the Sinai front.

Faces an Israeli counteroffensive pushing Syrian forces back toward Damascus.

Israeli forces begin a counteroffensive on the Syrian front in the Golan Heights.

Dissolves parliament and begins the civic-military dictatorship

New elections are held twelve days after the Chilean coup, later designated as Argentine ambassador to Mexico

Stages a coup while Zahir Shah is out of the country

Forces the King into exile & proclaims a Republic. After the famine of 1972, overthrows King Mohammed Zahir Shah in a Soviet backed coup

The Armed Forces and Carabineros of Chile assume control of the Government

Daoud overthrows Zahir Shah while the king is receiving medical treatment in Italy.

Overthrown by his cousin Daud

Collapses during a concert at the Cow Palace.

As acting attorney general, carries out Nixon's order and dismisses Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox after two senior Justice Department officials refuse.

Announces Archibald Cox as the choice for independent Watergate special prosecutor while preparing to take office as attorney general.

Informs Judge John Sirica that he will not comply with the special prosecutor's tape subpoena, arguing that presidential materials are immune from compulsory process.

Egyptian forces begin the canal crossing during Operation Badr at the opening of the war.

Gaddafi calls for popular committees, legal revision and ideological mobilisation throughout Libya.

The Consultative Assembly is to be made up of 30 members from Dail Eireann and 30 members from the Northern Ireland Assembly, It is to have "advisery and review functions" only

John Lennon and Yoko Ono purchase an apartment at the Dakota on Central Park West and West 72nd Street in New York

Organizes defenses as Israeli forces advance beyond the pre-war ceasefire line.

A truce goes into effect

A truce goes into effect

Begins the October war, 6-24 October

Bombs explode near Trafalgar Square, injuring many people.

New elections are held twelve days after the Chilean coup, later designated as Argentine ambassador to Mexico

Negotiates between the United States, Soviet Union, Israel, and Arab states during the October War crisis.

Israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan Airlines jet over the Sinai Desert, killing 108 people

Makes his final recorded Commons contribution during a debate on direct grant schools.

Appointed Director of the CIA

Launches DiscReet Records with Herb Cohen under a new distribution arrangement with Warner Bros.

The military junta dissolves the National Congress and assumes legislative authority.

al-Fayez participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.

Healey develops a programme of higher taxation on the largest incomes before Labour returns to office.

For the remainder of the year pay rises are to be 1 pound & 4% pa, maximum rise of 250 pounds pa

The MLR is increased from 7.5% to 11.5% in one month

Pay increases will be limited to 2.25 pounds or 7% per week with a maximum of 350 pounds pa. Pay increases will be limited to 2.25 pounds or 7% per week & a maximum increase of 350 pounds pa

Britain cuts the work week to three days to save energy supply

Begins the Edmond Leburton Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.

Coordinates with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad for a joint attack to recover occupied territory.

Wins the March 1973 election with 49.5% of the votes. Runs for President to circumvent the veto on Perons participation in the election which had been issued by Argentine dictator General Alejandro Lanusse

New elections are held twelve days after the Chilean coup, later designated as Argentine ambassador to Mexico

The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June

The Liberals win the Ely & Ripon Bi-Election

Livingstone wins the Norwood GLC election to the GLC with 11,622 votes, a firm lead over his Conservative rival

Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party

Wins a landslide victory in the countrys first general elections, Rahman and the Awami League win the elections

Arab oil embargo

The United States ends conscription and moves to an all-volunteer force

The Fifth and Sixth Eyskens Governments ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.

The First Jørgensen Premiership ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.

The Lars Korvald Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.

US bombing in Laos ends during his ambassadorship

Writes Senator Sam Ervin refusing the committee's access to White House tapes on executive privilege and separation-of-powers grounds.

Welcomes Britain's entry into the European Communities.

Britain enters the European Communities under Heath's government.

Britain enters the European Communities after long political debate.

Leads Ireland as membership of the European Communities formally begins.

Coordinates British policy with European partners during the Arab-Israeli war.

Discusses limiting White House testimony and using executive privilege as investigators press for evidence about Watergate and political intelligence operations.

"Fanfare for Europe" celebrations are held to mark Britains entry into the EU

Hunt passed through federal detention in New York while being transported under custody for continuing Watergate proceedings.

The Constitution establishes a federation composed of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and the North-West Frontier Province.

During the Ellsberg prosecution, receives disclosure that White House operatives had burglarized Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office, widening concern about administration misconduct.

Watergate investigators uncover evidence linking Ehrlichman's office to planning surrounding the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, Lewis Fielding.

France welcomed Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom into the European Communities, increasing membership from six to nine.

Heads the Italian government as Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities.

Heads the German government as Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom join the European Communities.

American air operations intensify before the bombing halt

Refuses full participation in the Geneva peace process after the war.

Jordan is invited to the Geneva peace conference after the October War.

Attends the Geneva peace conference convened after the war.

Attends the Geneva peace conference after the war.

Authorizes Egyptian participation in the Geneva peace conference after the war.

Releases single, "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)", 2nd solo single to top the US charts

Livingstone wins the Norwood GLC election to the GLC with 11,622 votes, a firm lead over his Conservative rival

The Rolling Stones release Goats Head Soup.

Leads reserve armored forces in the Israeli push toward the Syrian salient.

Jordanian forces operate on the Syrian front without launching a direct attack from the West Bank.

Warns that the Golan front is under severe pressure during the opening phase of the war.

Commands Northern Command during the Syrian offensive on the Golan Heights.

Serves as Syrian chief of staff during the offensive on the Golan Heights.

Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam

Sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger

The supreme court rules Nixon cannot withhold evidence in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court orders Nixon to submit 64 unreleased white House tapes

Half the respondents in a gallup poll say they do not believe Nixon's innocence

Wins a landslide victory over Senator George McGovern. Appointed President of the USA, 37th President, 2nd term

Assumes leadership of the military junta after the armed forces overthrow the constitutional government.

Hunt testified before the Watergate grand jury about discussions concerning money, commitments, and sensitive work he had performed for White House officials.

Releases Greetings from Asbury Park NJ, his debut album on Columbia Records.

Handles British diplomatic contacts during the October War.

Begins the Hartling Government in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.

Appointed Head of State for the GDR

Appointed Head of State for the GDR

Releases Houses of the Holy with Led Zeppelin.

Discusses with John Dean the cost of meeting Watergate defendants' financial demands and the legal and political dangers surrounding continued payments.

The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam

Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel.

Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel. The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam

Speaks in a Commons immigration debate while remaining one of the country's most prominent advocates of restrictive immigration policy.

Speaks during debate on immigration rules and challenges government policy in the House of Commons.

Judge John Sirica granted Hunt immunity from further prosecution so investigators could compel additional testimony concerning Watergate-related matters.

The House judiciary committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend Richard Nixon's impeachment

Ford is sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger

The Constitution affirms an independent judicial system.

Israel and Egypt sign a weapons accord

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Syria launches air, artillery, and armored attacks on the Golan Heights.

Israel is taken by surprise as Egypt attacks across the Suez Canal and Syria attacks on the Golan Heights.

Congress halts the attacks against the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea

Receives Iraqi military support as the Syrian front comes under Israeli counterattack.

Coordinates with allied Arab forces sent to reinforce the Syrian front.

Heads the government when Ireland becomes a member of the European Communities.

The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Bhutto governs under a Constitution declaring Pakistan an Islamic federal republic.

The government begins operating under the restored Islamic Republic designation.

Article One names the state the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Fazal Ilahi presides over the Islamic Republic created by the 1973 Constitution.

The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The constitutional text formally uses the name Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Signs the Itaipu Treaty with Brazil to develop a major hydroelectric project.

Appoints Leon Jaworski to lead the Watergate Special Prosecution Force after the dismissal of Archibald Cox.

The constitutional framework protects the institutional independence of the courts.

Pioneer measurements reveal that Jupiter possesses an extended magnetotail and a vast magnetosphere.

Keeps Jordan formally cautious as the war opens on the Egyptian and Syrian fronts.

Congress halts the attacks against the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea

Meets Israeli officers at Kilometre 101 to discuss implementation of the ceasefire.

Releases Knockin on Heaven's Door from the film soundtrack.

Healey warns the Labour conference that wealthy taxpayers will face sharply increased marginal rates.

Launches coordinated Egyptian and Syrian military operations against Israeli forces.

The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June

Israeli fighter planes shoot down a Libyan Airlines jet over the Sinai Desert, killing 108 people

Conservative parties, Gahal, Free Centre, State Party, and the Eretz Yisrael movement form Likud, Menachim Begin becomes its first leader

Helps found the Likuud Party

Produces and arranges Live and Let Die, returning to work with Paul McCartney on a Bond theme.

Queen Elizabeth II opens the new London Bridge

Federal records show Hunt was received in Los Angeles under a writ while Watergate-related legal proceedings and investigations continued.

Drums at the New York concerts later used in the concert film.

Performs during the concerts filmed for The Song Remains the Same.

Libya takes majority ownership in the operations of several foreign oil companies.

Manages Lebanese diplomacy as the October War spreads tension across the Levant.

Mariner 10 launches on a trajectory shaped by gravity-assist and resonance calculations that will allow repeated visits to Mercury.

Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey

John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin an 18-month separation, during which Lennon embarks on his infamous "lost weekend" in Los Angeles

John Lennon and Yoko Ono begin an 18-month separation, during which Lennon embarks on his infamous "lost weekend" in Los Angeles

Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in Westminster Abbey

Writes Judge John Sirica alleging pressure on defendants to plead guilty and remain silent, perjury during the trial, and involvement by additional government officials.

Israel, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, US and USSR leaders meet in Geneva

Hunt met campaign attorney Paul O'Brien while pressing concerns that financial and other commitments made to him had not been fulfilled.

Wins the Govan Glasgow by-election for the Scottish National Party

Supervises Soviet military resupply to Arab allies during the war.

The USA sends $2.2 billion in military aid to Israel to counter Soviet arms shipments to Egypt

Oversees Defense Department participation in the airlift to Israel.

The USA sends $2.2 billion in military aid to Israel to counter Soviet arms shipments to Egypt

Faces American pressure over use of British-controlled facilities during the resupply crisis.

Remains in La Moneda during the military coup that ends his government.

Leads the military junta established after the armed forces overthrow President Salvador Allende.

Lennon releases "Mind Games", which is credited to "the Plastic U.F.Ono Band"

Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy and political crisis.

Leads the miners union during the overtime ban that increases pressure on Heath's government.

Faces a miners overtime ban that intensifies the energy crisis and weakens the government.

Works on emergency energy policy as coal shortages threaten electricity production.

Handles negotiations and industrial relations policy as the miners dispute escalates.

Syria and Egypt publicly describe troop concentrations as routine maneuvers while preparing for war.

Joins emergency consultations as Israel mobilizes after the Egyptian and Syrian attack.

Orders the mobilization of Israeli forces after the Egyptian and Syrian attack begins.

Egypt and Syria publicly describe troop concentrations as routine maneuvers while preparing for war.

Oversees Syrian military operations as the attack on the Golan Heights begins.

Monitors the outbreak of war as Britain seeks to avoid direct involvement.

Flies to Moscow for ceasefire talks with Soviet leaders.

Loses the Mount Hermon outpost after Israeli forces recapture it late in the war.

The National Assembly passes the consensus Constitution before its August commencement.

The new Parliament combines the directly elected National Assembly with the Senate.

The Constitution divides federal legislative authority between two parliamentary chambers.

Premier Chiang Ching-kuo announces major national construction projects intended to strengthen transport, industry and infrastructure during Chiang Kai-shek’s presidency.

Named co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for Vietnam negotiations

Refuses the Nobel Peace Prize awarded for Vietnam negotiations

Assists Israeli command on the northern front as the counteroffensive develops.

Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier

Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier

The British Government publishes a white paper which proposes a 78-member Northern Ireland Assembly, to be elected by proportional representation

The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June

Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier

Includes former Unionist PM Brian Faulkner as Chief Executive, SDLP leader Gerry Fitt as Deputy Chief Executive & SDLP leader John Hume as Minister for Commerce & alliance leader Oliver Napier

Speaks on the Northern Ireland White Paper, developing constitutional arguments that later shape his Ulster Unionist politics.

At a televised press conference, declares that he is not a crook, has not profited from public service and has never obstructed justice.

The United States raises its alert level during the Soviet-American crisis over the ceasefire.

The Agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union on the Prevention of Nuclear War enters into force, the major policy objectives are "to remove the danger of nuclear war and the use of nuclear weapons"

During the Yom Kippur War, Israel goes on nuclear alert for the first time, but succeeds using only conventional forces

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Australia and New Zealand institute proceedings in the International Court of Justice against French atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons in the South Pacific

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Exchanges urgent messages with Richard Nixon as the Yom Kippur War creates a superpower confrontation.

Orders Egyptian forces to cross the Suez Canal and attack Israeli positions in Sinai.

Faces worsening economic pressure as the war contributes to the oil crisis.

Deals with the oil-market shock triggered by the Middle East war.

Heath's Government introduces energy-saving restrictions as oil supplies tighten and prices rise.

The Arab oil embargo intensifies inflation, energy shortages and economic disruption.

Faces the Arab oil embargo imposed after American support for Israel.

Responds to the oil shock and worsening inflation after the Middle East war.

Releases Ooh La La with Faces during growing tension between group and solo commitments.

The Open All Hours pilot episode is broadcast, and runs for four series between February 1976 and October 1985

Helps plan and direct the Egyptian canal crossing under the protection of missile defenses.

Authorizes the attack across the Suez Canal that opens the war.

Works to secure urgent American resupply for Israel.

Appeals to Washington for urgent resupply as Israeli losses mount.

Authorizes a major American airlift of military supplies to Israel.

Directs air operations against Egyptian air defenses during the first days of the war.

Serves in the Egyptian operations command during the opening of Operation Badr.

Releases Over-Nite Sensation, combining intricate ensemble playing with more direct rock songs and satirical lyrics.

Announces the signing of the Paris Peace Accords ending direct US combat involvement

The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam

Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel.

Paris agreement seeks to end foreign military interference in Indochina

Signs the Paris Peace Accords for the United States

Under the terms of the peace agreement the ICCS is to establish regional and sub-regional administrations based in the demilitarised zone below the Seventeenth Parallel. The International Commission of Control and Supervision (ICCS) was created at the Paris Peace Accords - signed by the US, the Vietcong, North Vietnam & South Vietnam

Welcomes the Vietnam peace agreement while maintaining Soviet ties with Hanoi

Conservative parties, Gahal, Free Centre, State Party, and the Eretz Yisrael movement form Likud, Menachim Begin becomes its first leader

Releases the soundtrack album for Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.

Fred LaRue arranged a cash payment to Hunt's attorney as White House and campaign officials struggled with continuing financial demands from the defendants.

Hanoi & Washington impose an agreement on Saigon

The Paris Peace Agreement is signed

Makes a peace agreement with Le Duc Tho

Provides for talks between Hanoi & Saigon which break up in April 1974. Makes provision for the release of US POWs & withdrawal of US forces from Vietnam

Halts the US offensive in Vietnam

Hanoi & Washington impose an agreement on Saigon

Signs a cease-fire in Paris & calls it "peace with honor"

The last ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam

Signs the Paris Peace Agreement which allows South Vietnam its political sovereignty

Welcomes the Geneva conference as a diplomatic path after the war.

Considers the US-Soviet ceasefire proposal later embodied in Resolution 338.

Watergate prosecutors find a memo addressed to John Ehrlichman describing in detail the plans to burglarize the office of Pentagon Papers defendant Daniel Ellsberg’s psychiatrist, The Post reports

The federal case against Ellsberg and Anthony Russo is dismissed after government misconduct, including illegal evidence gathering connected with the Fielding break-in, is exposed.

Khmer Rouge offensive pushes toward the suburbs of Phnom Penh

Releases Pin Ups, an album of cover versions paying tribute to songs from his 1960s influences.

"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London

"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released

"Dark Side Of The Moon" hits number 1 in the Billboard album chart

"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released

"Dark Side Of The Moon" performed at Earls Court, London

"Dark Side Of The Moon" Released

"Dark Side Of The Moon" hits number 1 in the Billboard album chart

Pioneer 10 crosses Jupiter's bow shock, beginning direct sampling of the Jovian magnetospheric boundary.

Pioneer 10 begins returning Jupiter images surpassing the best Earth-based views then available.

Pioneer 10 makes humanity's first close spacecraft encounter with Jupiter.

Pioneer 10 instruments confirm Jupiter's intense radiation environment.

NASA launches Pioneer 11 toward Jupiter on a trajectory later extended to Saturn.

Misses England's 1-1 draw with Poland at Wembley that ends qualification hopes for the 1974 World Cup.

Meets Georges Pompidou in Paris immediately after completing his United States summit visit.

Pope Paul VI has an audience with Golda Meir at the Vatican. 1st Israeli head of state to be received by the Pope

Thieu announces a "Popular Front" for peace & self-determination

Gaddafi proclaims a Popular Revolution intended to transform administration, law and political participation.

Keeps defence policy focused on final reunification after the Paris Peace Accords

Following intense political backlash, agrees that subpoenaed presidential recordings will be submitted through the judicial process.

Balances pressure from Arab allies and concern about another war on Jordanian territory.

The Kinks release Preservation Act 1.

Mohammad Daoud Khan becomes Afghanistan's first president after overthrowing the monarchy.

Appointed President of Argentina after the March 1973 election

Appointed President of Argentina

Appointed interim President of Argentina after the resignation of Hector Campora

Appointed President of Argentina, 3rd term

Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry begins his constitutional presidency.

Parliament elects Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry as President under the new constitutional order.

A Council of Ireland will give the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland a voice in each others affairs

The Northern Ireland Assembly Bill becomes law, elections for the new assembly are held 28th June

Appointed President of Turkey, acting

Appointed President of Turkey, acting

Senghor wins re-election as President

The Constitution subjects the President to impeachment for constitutional violations or gross misconduct.

The Constitution assigns specified judicial and legal appointments to the President.

Carlos Andres Perez won the presidential election as the Democratic Action candidate.

The Constitution provides procedures for removing or impeaching the President.

Argues Nixon's position in federal court, defending presidential confidentiality against the special prosecutor's demand for Watergate recordings.

The International Court of Justice, at the request of Australia and New Zealand, states that France should avoid nuclear tests causing radioactive fall-out in the South Pacific

Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 2nd term

Bhutto transfers from the presidency to the restored office of Prime Minister.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto becomes Prime Minister when the Constitution takes effect.

Egypt and Israel exchange prisoners of war after postwar negotiations.

Indira Gandhi's government launches Project Tiger to protect India's remaining wild tiger populations and their habitats.

Opens the Senate Watergate Committee's public hearings, beginning months of nationally televised testimony about the burglary, campaign abuses and cover-up.

The Constitution defines Punjab as one of Pakistan's four federating provinces.

Punjab remains a federating province under the 1973 constitutional settlement.

The Who release Quadrophenia.

Release Quadrophenia as a double album.

Lebanese radar installations at Barouk become part of the regional crisis.

Releases Ralf und Florian, moving closer to Kraftwerk's later melodic electronic style.

Co-creates Ralf und Florian, blending pastoral melodies with studio electronics.

Deals with regional pressures and population movements linked to the October War.

Deng Xiaoping is restored to government work with Zhou Enlai's support and Mao's approval

Attempts to reinforce Syrian units under pressure in the Golan Heights.

Daoud's republican coup removes Shafiq and dissolves the royal government.

Daoud proclaims the Republic of Afghanistan and assumes executive authority.

Clough and Taylor both resign from Derby County

Resigns as President of Ireland, aged 90

Nixon’s top White House staffers, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst resign over the scandal. White House counsel John Dean is fired

Nixon’s top White House staffers, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst resign over the scandal. White House counsel John Dean is fired

Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland

Argentina restores diplomatic relations with Cuba, which then received Argentine aid, such as food and industrial products, to break the United States embargo against Cuba

A farewell match for Garrincha between a FIFA World team and Brazil is celebrated at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in front of 131,000 spectators

Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis

Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis

"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts

Arrested in Chelsea for possession of cannabis

"Angie" is recorded in Jamaica, it reaches no 2 in the UK charts

"Goat's Head Soup" is released, reaches no 1 in the UK and US album charts

Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm

Records a celebrated series of concerts at the Roxy Theatre that later supplies material for several official releases.

Britain announces a plan for moderate Protestants and Catholics to share power in Northern Ireland

Sings on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, an album that broadens the band's arrangements and production.

Continues discussions with Richard Nixon in California during the final phase of his United States visit.

Nixon contacted the Solicitor General, Robert Bork, and ordered him, as acting head of the Justice Department in the wake of the previous resignations, to fire Cox. Bork reluctantly complied.

The firing of Special Prosecutor Cox, and the flurry of high-profile Justice Department resignations over the weekend caused the press to dub this event, the "Saturday Night Massacre."

Is dismissed as Watergate special prosecutor by Acting Attorney General Robert Bork after refusing Nixon's proposed compromise over the White House tapes.

Nixon contacted the Solicitor General, Robert Bork, and ordered him, as acting head of the Justice Department in the wake of the previous resignations, to fire Cox. Bork reluctantly complied.

The firing of Special Prosecutor Cox, and the flurry of high-profile Justice Department resignations over the weekend caused the press to dub this event, the "Saturday Night Massacre."

After Richardson and Ruckelshaus refuse to dismiss Archibald Cox, directs Solicitor General Robert Bork to remove the special prosecutor.

Nixon contacted the Solicitor General, Robert Bork, and ordered him, as acting head of the Justice Department in the wake of the previous resignations, to fire Cox. Bork reluctantly complied.

The firing of Special Prosecutor Cox, and the flurry of high-profile Justice Department resignations over the weekend caused the press to dub this event, the "Saturday Night Massacre."

Congress was infuriated about the Saturday Night Massacre. Numerous resolutions to impeach him were introduced in the House. Nixon, feeling the pressure, agreed to release some of the tapes to District Judge Sirica

Refuses to dismiss Archibald Cox after Richardson's resignation and leaves the Justice Department rather than execute Nixon's order.

Resigns as attorney general rather than carry out Nixon's order to dismiss Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox.

Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland

Takes command responsibilities on the Second Army front during the Israeli crossing crisis.

Commands the Egyptian Second Army during the crossing of the northern Suez Canal sector.

Begins the Second Trygve Bratteli Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.

Privately confirms to Senate Watergate investigators that Nixon's White House used an automatic recording system, creating a new source of potential evidence.

Privately tells Senate committee investigators that Nixon's White House used an automatic recording system, creating a new source of potential evidence.

Plays on Selling England by the Pound as Genesis refine a distinctly English progressive sound.

The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973

The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973

The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973

The "Selsdon Declaration", to which all members must subscribe, was adopted at the Selsdon Groups first meeting at the Selsdon Park Hotel in September 1973

Pakistan's newly created Senate holds its first session.

The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate

Says James McCord has begun naming participants and providing a fuller account of the Watergate operation after two committee interviews.

Former White House Counsel John Dean did indeed made these allegations. He began with a seven-hour opening statement in which he laid out his knowledge of the entire campaign of White House espionage

Begins televised testimony with a lengthy opening statement describing White House efforts to contain the scandal and implicating senior administration officials.

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

Testifies for five hours in closed session, prompting committee leaders to conduct later hearings publicly after extensive press leaks.

Senate Watergate Committee lawyer Sam Dash told reporters that he had interviewed James McCord twice, and that McCord had "named names" and had begun supplying a full and honest accounts of the Watergate operation

James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session. There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G. Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972,

and that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance

He announced his own ongoing investigation, and promised to reveal "major new developments" in the future

President Nixon made a brief statement before the White House Press Corps that his White House aides and staff would appear before the Senate Watergate Committee if asked.

Announces that White House aides will appear before the Senate committee if requested and promises major new developments from his own review.

Former White House Counsel John Dean did indeed made these allegations. He began with a seven-hour opening statement in which he laid out his knowledge of the entire campaign of White House espionage

The Senate Watergate committee begins its nationally televised hearings. Attorney General-designate Elliot Richardson taps former solicitor general Archibald Cox as the Justice Department’s special prosecutor for Watergate

Leads the committee when it files a federal lawsuit seeking judicial enforcement of its demand for Nixon's tapes and other presidential materials.

Hunt testified publicly before the Senate Watergate Committee about his CIA background, White House assignments, political intelligence work, and the Watergate break-ins.

Hunt continued answering Senate questions about Charles Colson, G. Gordon Liddy, campaign intelligence operations, and his understanding of White House authority.

Is sworn in as United States Senator from Delaware.

Receives seven presidential recordings from Nixon's lawyers for judicial review in the continuing Watergate tapes dispute.

Returns to Labour's front bench as the principal opposition spokesman on home affairs.

Begins postwar shuttle diplomacy between Israel and Arab states.

Commands Egyptian armored forces during the failed eastward offensive in Sinai.

Is recalled to assist on the southern front after the crisis in Sinai deepens.

Opposes the eastward armored offensive that moves beyond Egyptian missile cover.

Commands the Israeli Southern Command as Egyptian forces cross the Suez Canal.

Egyptian armored forces move eastward in Sinai before being repulsed by Israeli defenses.

Orders preparation for an eastward Sinai offensive intended to relieve pressure on Syria and draw Israeli air power.

The Egyptian eastward offensive in Sinai is repulsed with heavy tank losses.

The Constitution defines Sindh as one of Pakistan's four federating provinces.

Sindh remains a federating province under the parliamentary Constitution.

Launches in an Apollo command module to repair Skylab.

Flies an Apollo command module to Skylab.

Commands the final Skylab crew launched in Apollo hardware.

Becomes TUC general secretary as Labour and unions discuss a new political compact.

Commands Syrian forces attacking the southern Golan Heights.

Soviet advisers and dependants begin leaving Egypt, a move later read by foreign observers as a warning sign.

Requests Soviet military resupply after heavy Syrian losses on the Golan Heights.

At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor

Archibald Cox is appointed Special Prosecutor to oversee the investigation into possible presidential impropriety

At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor

Is appointed Watergate special prosecutor to succeed Archibald Cox, with greater assurances of independence following the Saturday Night Massacre.

At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor

At a nationally televised press conference, Nixon also announced that he was instructing Acting Attorney General Bork to appoint a new Special Prosecutor for the Watergate matter. On November 1, The Justice Department appointed Leon Jaworski its new special prosecutor

Takes charge of the independent Watergate prosecution with authority to investigate offenses connected to the burglary, cover-up and related campaign activities.

Secures a subpoena for specified White House recordings after Nixon rejects requests for Watergate tapes sought by the special prosecutor.

Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals in congressional testimony that since 1971 Nixon had recorded all conversations and telephone calls in his offices

Butterfield is put before the full Special Senate Committee to put the taping system on the record

Butterfield is put before the full Special Senate Committee to put the taping system on the record

And I think, too, that I could say that in my years of public life, that I welcome this kind of examination, because people have got to know whether or not their President is a crook.

And in all of my years of public life, I have never obstructed justice.

At the end of a lengthy response to a question about his personal finances, the President famously said, "And so, that is where the money came from.

Let me just say this, and I want to say this to the television audience: I made my mistakes, but in all of my years of public life, I have never profited,

The President gave another televised press conference, this time from the Contemporary Hotel in Disney World, where the President was attending the Annual Convention of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association.

Well, I am not a crook. I have earned everything I have got."

never profited from public service--I have earned every cent.

Cox refused the compromise

Nixon, looking toward a solution to the tape dispute, offered what later came to known as the Stennis Compromise. U.S. Senator John C. Stennis (D-MS) would independently review the tapes and summarize them for the special prosecutor's office.

Nixon, looking toward a solution to the tape dispute, offered what later came to known as the Stennis Compromise. U.S. Senator John C. Stennis (D-MS) would independently review the tapes and summarize them for the special prosecutor's office

Proposes that Senator John Stennis review Watergate tapes and authenticate presidential summaries instead of giving the recordings directly to Special Prosecutor Cox.

Cox refused the compromise

Nixon, looking toward a solution to the tape dispute, offered what later came to known as the Stennis Compromise. U.S. Senator John C. Stennis (D-MS) would independently review the tapes and summarize them for the special prosecutor's office.

Is proposed as the independent reviewer who would authenticate presidential summaries of subpoenaed Watergate tapes under Nixon's proposed compromise.

Rejects the administration's third-party tape proposal because it would leave Nixon controlling which evidence reached the special prosecutor.

Succeeds as King of Sweden

Establishes a bridgehead near Deversoir across the Suez Canal.

Consolidates the Israeli bridgehead near Deversoir after the crossing of the Suez Canal.

His division holds the canal bridgehead and helps divide the Egyptian Second and Third Armies.

Helps form and protect the Israeli bridgehead across the Suez Canal.

Helps coordinate the Israeli crossing operation on the Suez Canal front.

Egyptian commandos and assault troops cross the Suez Canal as the Egyptian offensive begins.

Israeli tanks cross the Suez Canal during the counteroffensive against Egypt.

His forces cross the Suez Canal during the Israeli counteroffensive.

Leads armored forces across the Suez Canal as Israel expands its west-bank bridgehead.

Israeli forces cross the Suez Canal and begin threatening Egyptian rear areas.

Israeli tanks under Sharon cross the Suez Canal and begin to threaten the rear of Egyptian forces.

Cuts the Suez-Cairo road northeast of Suez during the Israeli encirclement of the Egyptian Third Army.

A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement

The British and Irish Governments and political leaders from Northern Ireland established a power-sharing or coalition executive for a devolved Northern Irish Government

The pro-agreement parties win a clear majority of seats (52 to 26), but a substantial minority inside the Ulster Unionist Party oppose the agreement. The agreement is supported by the nationalist Social Democratic & Labour Party, the unionist Ulster Unionist Party & the moderate unionist & cross-community Alliance Party

A communique announces an agreement is issued, which later becomes known as the Sunningdale Agreement.

An attempt to end the Northern Ireland troubles by forcing unionists to share power with nationalists.

The Agreement has three parts, an elected Northern Ireland Assembly, a power-sharing cross-community Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland.

The Sunningdale Agreement is fiercely repudiated Unionists and the Ulster Unionist Party ceases to support the Conservatives at Westminster contributing to Heaths downfall.

Supports the Sunningdale Agreement as an attempted Northern Ireland power-sharing settlement.

Egypt and Syria attack Israel on Yom Kippur, beginning the October War.

Syria and Israel engage in a dogfight over the Mediterranean Sea

Leads the concept for Tales from Topographic Oceans, inspired by spiritual and philosophical ideas.

Plays keyboards on Tales from Topographic Oceans before leaving the band in 1974.

Cosgrave forms a Fine Gael-Labour coalition and assumes the office of Taoiseach.

Argues in federal court that the special prosecutor is entitled to subpoenaed White House recordings needed for the Watergate criminal investigation.

Agrees after the Saturday Night Massacre backlash to comply with the court process for subpoenaed Watergate recordings.

Demonstrates how she says part of a presidential tape could have been erased accidentally while she operated transcription equipment and reached for a telephone.

Explains that she accidentally erased part of a June 1972 presidential recording while transcribing it, though the full eighteen-and-a-half-minute gap remains unexplained.

After reviewing presidential recordings supplied by the White House, releases relevant portions to Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski.

Publicly confirms before the Senate Watergate Committee that presidential conversations were automatically recorded in several White House locations.

Healey warns that high earners will face sharply increased marginal taxation under a Labour government.

Mao opens the Tenth Party Congress after the Lin Biao incident and renewed factional tensions

Parsons engineers The Dark Side of the Moon, released in the United Kingdom

Pink Floyd release The Dark Side of the Moon in the United Kingdom

Releases The Wild the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, deepening his Asbury Park storytelling style.

Attempts to manage the crisis created by the Israeli encirclement of Third Army.

Faces crisis as the Egyptian Third Army becomes surrounded east of Suez.

Commands the Egyptian Third Army during the southern Suez Canal crossing.

Commands Third Army forces during the Israeli encirclement near Suez.

Completes positions that help encircle Egypts Third Army near Suez.

Faces the economic consequences of reduced working hours, inflation, industrial disruption and energy shortages.

Britain cuts the work week to three days to save energy supply

Announces emergency restrictions to reduce electricity demand during the miners dispute and energy crisis.

Works on government measures to restrict industrial electricity use and preserve fuel supplies.

Handles industrial relations pressure as the miners overtime ban pushes the government toward emergency energy controls.

Prepares emergency restrictions on electricity use as industrial conflict deepens.

Releases Time Fades Away, a live album documenting a difficult post-Harvest tour.

His government faces bomb attacks near Trafalgar Square.

Leads Britain when the accession treaty enters into force and European Communities membership begins.

Jorgensen heads Denmark on 1 January 1973, when the country's Community accession becomes legally effective.

Leads Ireland as the accession treaty becomes effective and European Communities membership starts.

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Liddy was sentenced to a 20-year prison term and was ordered to pay $40,000 in fines. He began serving the sentence on January 30, 1973

Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Fined 205 pounds for possession of cannabis and possessing an unlicensed firearm

Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping

Supports ceasefire diplomacy as Resolution 338 is adopted.

Supports Resolution 338 calling for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.

Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 338

Agrees to halt fighting after United Nations Security Council Resolution 338 calls for a ceasefire.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 338 calls for a ceasefire in the war.

Proclaims a unilateral ceasefire after the Paris Peace Accords

Adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 338

Supports Arab diplomatic positions as the United Nations debates a ceasefire.

United States bombing operations in Cambodia end

Commands Syrian armored forces in the northern Golan sector during the Valley of Tears battle.

Commands the 7th Armored Brigade in the defensive battle in the northern Golan Heights.

Value Added Tax replaces purchase tax and selective employment tax.

Introduces VAT as part of the shift from direct to indirect taxation.

Deng Xiaoping is rehabilitated and returns to senior office after Cultural Revolution purges

Appointed Vice President following the resignation of Spiro Agnew

Signs an agreement intended to restore peace and national reconciliation

Represents the Pathet Lao side in the peace settlement

Directs the Syrian war effort from Damascus during the opening offensive.

Convenes emergency meetings after the surprise Egyptian-Syrian attack begins.

Meets Ahmed Ismail Ali and Anwar Sadat in Egypt to discuss joint plans for war.

Meets Egyptian leaders to coordinate the timing of the joint attack.

Meets President Hafez al-Assad in Cairo to secretly discuss the joint Egyptian-Syrian war plan.

Advises on armored operations as Israel reorganizes its response on the Sinai front.

Co-sponsors the War Powers Resolution in the House

Co-sponsors the War Powers Resolution limiting presidential war powers

Congress overrides his veto of the War Powers Resolution after Vietnam and Cambodia controversies

Secretly warns Golda Meir that Egypt and Syria may be preparing for war.

Hunt told Paul O'Brien that promised support had not been provided and referred to sensitive activities he had performed for the White House.

Is convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping for his role in the Watergate operation after refusing to plead guilty.

Is convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping after standing trial for his participation in the Watergate break-in.

Former Nixon aides G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord Jr. are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping in the Watergate incident. Five other men plead guilty, but mysteries remain

Agnew blames Nixon for releasing the accusations of bribes & tax evasion in order to divert attention from the growing Watergate scandal

Agnew blames Nixon for releasing the accusations of bribes & tax evasion in order to divert attention from the growing Watergate scandal

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals in congressional testimony that since 1971 Nixon had recorded all conversations and telephone calls in his offices

Discloses to the Special Senate Committee the existence of the White House tapes

Discloses to the Special Senate Committee the existence of the White House tapes

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report

Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.

Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report

Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.

Nixon’s top White House staffers, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst resign over the scandal. White House counsel John Dean is fired

Tells a special Senate Committee that Nixon tried to cover up the Watergate affair

Tells a special Senate Committee that Nixon tried to cover up the Watergate affair

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

The five burglars plead guilty as their trial begins

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.

District Judge John Sirica.

Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.

This record states: In the letter, Mc Cord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.

This record states: as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.

Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.

District Judge John Sirica.

Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.

This record states: In the letter, Mc Cord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.

This record states: as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.

The New York Times reported that James McCord told the Senate Watergate Committee that the cash payoffs for the burglars came directly from the the Republican Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP)

The New York Times reported that James McCord told the Senate Watergate Committee that the cash payoffs for the burglars came directly from the the Republican Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP)

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

This record states: And that White House Special Counsel to the President Charles Colson knew about the Watergate operation in advance.

This record states: Gordon Liddy had told McCord that the burglary and surveillance operation was approved by then-Nixon campaign chairman & Attorney General John Mitchell in February 1972.

This record states: James McCord testified before the Senate Watergate Committee in a closed 5-hour session.

This record states: The most significant leak was that fellow Watergate burglar G.

This record states: There were so many leaks to the press that committee leaders decided to conduct all future hearings in public session.

Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping

Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James McCord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S. District Judge John Sirica.

In the letter, McCord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other, as yet unnamed Government officials,

were involved. Judge Sirica urged McCord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation

Senate Watergate Committee lawyer Sam Dash told reporters that he had interviewed James McCord twice, and that McCord had "named names" and had begun supplying a full and honest account of the Watergate operation

The New York Times reported that James McCord told the Senate Watergate Committee that the cash payoffs for the burglars came directly from the the Republican Committee to Re-Elect the President (CREEP)

Dean suspected he was on the cusp of becoming the Watergate scapegoat, and so he went to Camp David, but did not write the report

Nixon requested that White House Counsel John Dean write him a report about everything he knew about the Watergate matter, and he sent Dean to Camp David to write it.

Nixon's top White House staffers, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst resign over the scandal. White House counsel John Dean is fired

Nixon refuses to turn over the presidential tape recordings to the Senate Watergate committee or the special prosecutor

And I think, too, that I could say that in my years of public life, that I welcome this kind of examination, because people have got to know whether or not their President is a crook.

And in all of my years of public life, I have never obstructed justice.

At the end of a lengthy response to a question about his personal finances, the President famously said, "And so, that is where the money came from.

Let me just say this, and I want to say this to the television audience: I made my mistakes, but in all of my years of public life, I have never profited,

The President gave another televised press conference, this time from the Contemporary Hotel in Disney World, where the President was attending the Annual Convention of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association.

Well, I am not a crook. I have earned everything I have got."

never profited from public service--I have earned every cent.

Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.

District Judge John Sirica.

Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.

This record states: In the letter, Mc Cord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.

This record states: as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.

Convicted Watergate burglar and ex-CIA agent James Mc Cord, still facing sentencing, wrote a letter to U.S.

District Judge John Sirica.

Judge Sirica urged Mc Cord to cooperate fully with the Senate Watergate Committee, which was about to begin its investigation.

This record states: In the letter, Mc Cord stated that he had been pressured to plead guilty and remain silent, that he had perjured himself during the trial, that the break-in was not a CIA operation, and that other.

This record states: as yet unnamed Government officials, were involved.

Addresses the nation after months of hearings, again denying personal involvement in illegal Watergate activities and criticizing efforts to implicate him.

Says Gordon Liddy told him John Mitchell approved the burglary and surveillance operation, and alleges Charles Colson knew of it in advance.

Becomes chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, created to investigate Watergate, campaign espionage and related abuses.

Serves as Republican vice chairman of the newly created Senate Watergate Committee, giving the investigation bipartisan leadership.

Pleads guilty with Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis during the Watergate break-in trial.

Pleads guilty during the Watergate break-in trial rather than contest charges arising from the burglary and surveillance operation.

Hunt pleaded guilty to Watergate-related conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping charges rather than contesting the case through a full trial.

Court records reflected a modification of Hunt's Watergate sentence while his imprisonment and related legal proceedings continued.

Hunt entered District of Columbia jail custody after sentencing proceedings arising from his Watergate convictions.

Issues a lengthy statement on Watergate, acknowledging a White House effort to contain the scandal while denying prior knowledge of criminal conduct.

As deputy committee counsel, delivers the Senate Watergate Committee's subpoena for presidential tapes and records to the White House.

Presides as the Watergate break-in trial opens for G. Gordon Liddy and James McCord; other defendants later enter guilty pleas during the proceedings.

Presides as the criminal trial begins for G. Gordon Liddy and James McCord after five other Watergate defendants choose guilty pleas.

Announces the departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, fires John Dean, and accepts Attorney General Richard Kleindienst's resignation.

Holds opening White House discussions with Richard Nixon on arms control and superpower relations.

Leads the committee as it votes unanimously to subpoena presidential recordings and documents that could test conflicting Watergate testimony.

Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals in congressional testimony that since 1971 Nixon had recorded all conversations and telephone calls in his offices

H.R.

Haldeman's personal notes on the meeting indicate that the break-in was the subject under discussion. Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in initial testimony about the tape, said, "The buttons said on and off, forward and backward.

Haldeman.

I caught on to that fairly fast.

I don't think I'm so stupid as to erase what's on a tape." Later she tried to explain that she had accidentally re-recorded 5 minutes of the tape, while transcribing it, but only 5 minutes, not 18 1/2.

She demonstrated how she probably had recorded over the tape with her foot on the transcription pedal located beneath her typewriter as she reached awkwardly for the phone. Suspicions arose that Nixon was destroying evidence

The White House reported that two of the subpoenaed tapes were missing, and that one that was dated just 3 days after the Watergate burglary contained an erasure of 18 1/2 minutes during a conversation between the President and

Nixon reportedly orders the White House taping system disconnected

Refuses to provide presidential recordings to the Senate Watergate Committee or Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, invoking executive privilege and separation of powers.

H.R.

Haldeman's personal notes on the meeting indicate that the break-in was the subject under discussion. Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in initial testimony about the tape, said, "The buttons said on and off, forward and backward.

Haldeman.

I caught on to that fairly fast.

I don't think I'm so stupid as to erase what's on a tape." Later she tried to explain that she had accidentally re-recorded 5 minutes of the tape, while transcribing it, but only 5 minutes, not 18 1/2.

She demonstrated how she probably had recorded over the tape with her foot on the transcription pedal located beneath her typewriter as she reached awkwardly for the phone. Suspicions arose that Nixon was destroying evidence

The White House reported that two of the subpoenaed tapes were missing, and that one that was dated just 3 days after the Watergate burglary contained an erasure of 18 1/2 minutes during a conversation between the President and

The White House acknowledges missing subpoenaed recordings and an eighteen-and-a-half-minute gap in a June 20, 1972 conversation with H. R. Haldeman.

H.R.

Haldeman's personal notes on the meeting indicate that the break-in was the subject under discussion. Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, in initial testimony about the tape, said, "The buttons said on and off, forward and backward.

Haldeman.

I caught on to that fairly fast.

I don't think I'm so stupid as to erase what's on a tape." Later she tried to explain that she had accidentally re-recorded 5 minutes of the tape, while transcribing it, but only 5 minutes, not 18 1/2.

She demonstrated how she probably had recorded over the tape with her foot on the transcription pedal located beneath her typewriter as she reached awkwardly for the phone. Suspicions arose that Nixon was destroying evidence

The White House reported that two of the subpoenaed tapes were missing, and that one that was dated just 3 days after the Watergate burglary contained an erasure of 18 1/2 minutes during a conversation between the President and

Ends operation of the remaining White House recording system after Alexander Butterfield publicly discloses its existence to the Senate Watergate Committee.

England draw 1-1 with Poland at Wembley and fail to qualify for the 1974 World Cup.

Is sent off against Poland in Chorzow during England's unsuccessful 1974 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Signs the Yacyreta Treaty with Paraguay for a binational hydroelectric project.

Appears on Yessongs, documenting the band as a major live progressive rock act.

The government transfers many foreign-owned businesses to Zairian citizens.

Announces the end of Ziggy Stardust from the stage at Hammersmith Odeon, surprising many fans.

Death of Anna Magnani

Death of Arthur William Fadden

Death of Bruce Lee

Death of David Ben-Gurion, Israels first Prime Minister

Death of David Ben-Gurion

Death of Dennis Price

Death of Fritz Erich von Manstein

Death of Jack Hawkins

Death of Luis Carerro Blanco

Death of Lyndon B Johnson

Death of Salvador Allende

Dies inside La Moneda during the coup; later official investigations conclude that he took his own life.

Death of Viriato da Cruz

The Israeli military attache is shot in Washington

Syrian forces on the Golan front are checked by Israeli armored units during the opening battles.

Helps widen the Israeli bridgehead near the Suez Canal after fierce fighting around Chinese Farm.

His division attacks through the Chinese Farm area to open the way to the canal crossing.

Commands Israeli forces fighting Syrian armor on the Golan Heights.

His division is involved in the Israeli attempt to take Suez despite the ceasefire.

His forces take part in the attempted Israeli capture of Suez, which is repulsed after heavy fighting.

His forces support the Israeli attempt to take Suez, which is repulsed.