5 January 1973Greetings from Asbury Park NJBruce Springsteen
Releases Greetings from Asbury Park NJ, his debut album on Columbia Records.
Historical records for United States of America in 1973, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Releases Greetings from Asbury Park NJ, his debut album on Columbia Records.
Is sworn in as United States Senator from Delaware.
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
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
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
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.
Pleads guilty during the Watergate break-in trial rather than contest charges arising from the burglary and surveillance operation.
Halts the US offensive in Vietnam
Pleads guilty with Virgilio Gonzalez, Eugenio Martinez and Frank Sturgis during the Watergate break-in trial.
Sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger
Ford is sworn in as President of the USA, 2nd term by Chief Justice Warren Burger
Death of Lyndon B Johnson
The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries
Peace Accords are signed with North Vietnam
The Paris Accords specify a ceasefire but do not delineate territorial boundaries
The Paris Peace Agreement is signed
The Paris Peace Agreement is signed
Hanoi & Washington impose an agreement on Saigon
The Paris Peace Agreement is signed
Hanoi & Washington impose an agreement on Saigon
The United States ends conscription and moves to an all-volunteer force
Announces the signing of the Paris Peace Accords ending direct US combat involvement
Signs the Paris Peace Accords for the United States
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
Signs a cease-fire in Paris & calls it "peace with honor"
Signs the Paris Peace Agreement which allows South Vietnam its political sovereignty
A truce goes into effect
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
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
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
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
Just ten days after Richard Nixon's second inauguration, Liddy and McCord were convicted on charges conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping
Launches DiscReet Records with Herb Cohen under a new distribution arrangement with Warner Bros.
Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping
Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping
Sturgis, Hunt, Gonzalez, Martinez, Barker, G. Gordon Liddy and James W. McCord are convicted of conspiracy, burglary and wiretapping
Hunt pleaded guilty to Watergate-related conspiracy, burglary, and wiretapping charges rather than contesting the case through a full trial.
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.
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.
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.
Hunt met campaign attorney Paul O'Brien while pressing concerns that financial and other commitments made to him had not been fulfilled.
Hunt told Paul O'Brien that promised support had not been provided and referred to sensitive activities he had performed for the White House.
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.
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
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.
Warns Nixon that the Watergate cover-up has become a cancer on the presidency and describes growing demands for money and possible clemency.
Discusses with John Dean the cost of meeting Watergate defendants' financial demands and the legal and political dangers surrounding continued payments.
Fred LaRue arranged a cash payment to Hunt's attorney as White House and campaign officials struggled with continuing financial demands from the defendants.
Discusses with Nixon the possible use of campaign contributions for Watergate defendants and the risk that such payments could appear to obstruct justice.
Discusses limiting White House testimony and using executive privilege as investigators press for evidence about Watergate and political intelligence operations.
Writes Judge John Sirica alleging pressure on defendants to plead guilty and remain silent, perjury during the trial, and involvement by additional government officials.
Hunt entered District of Columbia jail custody after sentencing proceedings arising from his Watergate convictions.
Says James McCord has begun naming participants and providing a fuller account of the Watergate operation after two committee interviews.
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
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
Judge John Sirica granted Hunt immunity from further prosecution so investigators could compel additional testimony concerning Watergate-related matters.
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.
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
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.
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.
Says Gordon Liddy told him John Mitchell approved the burglary and surveillance operation, and alleges Charles Colson knew of it in advance.
The last ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam
NASA launches Pioneer 11 toward Jupiter on a trajectory later extended to Saturn.
Tells investigators that money used for Watergate defendants and related payments came through the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
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)
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)
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.
Is sent to Camp David to prepare a Watergate report for Nixon but suspects he is being positioned as the administration's scapegoat.
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.
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.
During the Ellsberg prosecution, receives disclosure that White House operatives had burglarized Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist's office, widening concern about administration misconduct.
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
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
Announces the departures of H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, fires John Dean, and accepts Attorney General Richard Kleindienst's resignation.
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.
Opens the Senate Watergate Committee's public hearings, beginning months of nationally televised testimony about the burglary, campaign abuses and cover-up.
Announces Archibald Cox as the choice for independent Watergate special prosecutor while preparing to take office as attorney general.
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
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
Archibald Cox is appointed Special Prosecutor to oversee the investigation into possible presidential impropriety
Issues a lengthy statement on Watergate, acknowledging a White House effort to contain the scandal while denying prior knowledge of criminal conduct.
Launches in an Apollo command module to repair Skylab.
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
Takes charge of the independent Watergate prosecution with authority to investigate offenses connected to the burglary, cover-up and related campaign activities.
Watergate investigators uncover evidence linking Ehrlichman's office to planning surrounding the burglary of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist, Lewis Fielding.
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
Martha Hunt files an application in a London Court claiming Mick Jagger is the father of her daughter Karis
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"
Federal records show Hunt was received in Los Angeles under a writ while Watergate-related legal proceedings and investigations continued.
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
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.
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
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
Releases Knockin on Heaven's Door from the film soundtrack.
Releases the soundtrack album for Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.
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.
Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals in congressional testimony that since 1971 Nixon had recorded all conversations and telephone calls in his offices
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
Alexander Butterfield, former presidential appointments secretary, reveals in congressional testimony that since 1971 Nixon had recorded all conversations and telephone calls in his offices
The Armed Services Committee begins its hearings on the secret bombing of Kampuchea
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
Publicly confirms before the Senate Watergate Committee that presidential conversations were automatically recorded in several White House locations.
Leads the committee as it votes unanimously to subpoena presidential recordings and documents that could test conflicting Watergate testimony.
Ends operation of the remaining White House recording system after Alexander Butterfield publicly discloses its existence to the Senate Watergate Committee.
Hunt testified before the Watergate grand jury about discussions concerning money, commitments, and sensitive work he had performed for White House officials.
Nixon reportedly orders the White House taping system disconnected
Secures a subpoena for specified White House recordings after Nixon rejects requests for Watergate tapes sought by the special prosecutor.
Nixon refuses to turn over the presidential tape recordings to the Senate Watergate committee or the special prosecutor
As deputy committee counsel, delivers the Senate Watergate Committee's subpoena for presidential tapes and records to the White House.
Refuses to provide presidential recordings to the Senate Watergate Committee or Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, invoking executive privilege and separation of powers.
The supreme court rules Nixon cannot withhold evidence in criminal proceedings. The Supreme Court orders Nixon to submit 64 unreleased white House tapes
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.
Writes Senator Sam Ervin refusing the committee's access to White House tapes on executive privilege and separation-of-powers grounds.
The House judiciary committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend Richard Nixon's impeachment
Drums at the New York concerts later used in the concert film.
Performs during the concerts filmed for The Song Remains the Same.
Flies an Apollo command module to Skylab.
Half the respondents in a gallup poll say they do not believe Nixon's innocence
Leads the committee when it files a federal lawsuit seeking judicial enforcement of its demand for Nixon's tapes and other presidential materials.
US bombing in Laos ends after years of covert and overt air operations
In accordance with the congressional prohibition the US stops bombing Kampuchea
The final air strike against a target in Kampuchea during the War
Addresses the nation after months of hearings, again denying personal involvement in illegal Watergate activities and criticizing efforts to implicate him.
Argues Nixon's position in federal court, defending presidential confidentiality against the special prosecutor's demand for Watergate recordings.
Argues in federal court that the special prosecutor is entitled to subpoenaed White House recordings needed for the Watergate criminal investigation.
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
Congress halts the attacks against the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea
Congress halts the attacks against the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea
Appointed Director of the CIA
Hunt passed through federal detention in New York while being transported under custody for continuing Watergate proceedings.
Releases Over-Nite Sensation, combining intricate ensemble playing with more direct rock songs and satirical lyrics.
Releases The Wild the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle, deepening his Asbury Park storytelling style.
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.
Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland
Resigns as Vice President after evidence of tax evasion & allegedly accepting $29,500 in bribes during his tenure as governor of Maryland
Appointed Vice President following the resignation of Spiro Agnew
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
Wins an appellate ruling requiring Nixon to provide subpoenaed recordings to Judge Sirica while the court encourages an out-of-court accommodation.
Works to secure urgent American resupply for Israel.
Authorizes a major American airlift of military supplies to Israel.
Named co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for Vietnam negotiations
The Arab oil embargo intensifies inflation, energy shortages and economic disruption.
Rejects the administration's third-party tape proposal because it would leave Nixon controlling which evidence reached the special prosecutor.
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.
As acting attorney general, carries out Nixon's order and dismisses Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox after two senior Justice Department officials refuse.
Flies to Moscow for ceasefire talks with Soviet leaders.
Is dismissed as Watergate special prosecutor by Acting Attorney General Robert Bork after refusing Nixon's proposed compromise over the White House tapes.
After Richardson and Ruckelshaus refuse to dismiss Archibald Cox, directs Solicitor General Robert Bork to remove the special prosecutor.
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.
Negotiates ceasefire terms with Leonid Brezhnev that lead to United Nations Security Council Resolution 338.
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."
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."
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."
Supports Resolution 338 calling for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.
Following intense political backlash, agrees that subpoenaed presidential recordings will be submitted through the judicial process.
Agrees after the Saturday Night Massacre backlash to comply with the court process for subpoenaed Watergate recordings.
The United States raises its alert level during the Soviet-American crisis over the ceasefire.
Negotiates between the United States, Soviet Union, Israel, and Arab states during the October War crisis.
Oversees Defense Department participation in the airlift to Israel.
Faces the Arab oil embargo imposed after American support for Israel.
Appoints Leon Jaworski to lead the Watergate Special Prosecution Force after the dismissal of Archibald Cox.
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
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
Congress overrides Nixon's veto of law limiting the Presidents right to wage war
Wins a landslide victory over Senator George McGovern. Appointed President of the USA, 37th President, 2nd term
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
Court records reflected a modification of Hunt's Watergate sentence while his imprisonment and related legal proceedings continued.
Commands the final Skylab crew launched in Apollo hardware.
At a televised press conference, declares that he is not a crook, has not profited from public service and has never obstructed justice.
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.
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.
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
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
Pioneer 10 crosses Jupiter's bow shock, beginning direct sampling of the Jovian magnetospheric boundary.
Receives seven presidential recordings from Nixon's lawyers for judicial review in the continuing Watergate tapes dispute.
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.
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
Begins postwar shuttle diplomacy between Israel and Arab states.
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.
Attends the Geneva peace conference after the war.
After reviewing presidential recordings supplied by the White House, releases relevant portions to Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski.
Pioneer measurements reveal that Jupiter possesses an extended magnetotail and a vast magnetosphere.
Records a celebrated series of concerts at the Roxy Theatre that later supplies material for several official releases.
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Appointed Ambassador of South Vietnam
Appointed US Ambassador of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Directs American Graffiti, a coming-of-age film set around one summer night in California.
Appointed 7th Chairman of the AEC
Awarded the Hope Award for International Understanding. Awarded the American Institute for Public Service Award
The Doors cease activity as a recording group.
Releases Berlin, a dark concept album about addiction, jealousy and emotional collapse.
Writes Blinded by the Light, later a major hit for Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Directs Breezy, a romantic drama that does not feature him in the leading role.
Eastwood directs and stars in Breezy, a film about love blossoming between a middle-aged man and a teenage girl, during casting for the film Eastwood met Sondra Locke for the first time, an actress who would play major roles in six of his films over the next ten years and would become an important figure in his life
"Westworld" is the first feature film that uses 2D computer-generated imagery (CGI)
Records Desperado as Eagles develop a western outlaw concept for their second album.
Sings Desperado, one of the band's most enduring ballads despite its modest single performance.
Dismissed by Nixon
Adds banjo and country instrumentation to the Desperado album's outlaw concept.
Becomes Springsteen's saxophonist and one of the defining personalities of the E Street Band.
Graduates from Yale Law School
Clinton obtains a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Yale Law School
With Brandon Carter and Stephen Hawking, formulates the four laws of black hole mechanics and their analogy with thermodynamics.
Wins the 1973 best album grammy for, "Innervisions"
Directs and stars in High Plains Drifter, then directs Breezy and returns as Harry Callahan in Magnum Force.
Releases Album, "Innervisions". Records "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", reaches no 1 in the USA
Returns as Harry Callahan in Magnum Force, the second Dirty Harry film.
Clint Eastwood stars in Magnum Force, a sequel to Dirty Harry, about a group of rogue young officers (among them David Soul, Robert Urich and Tim Matheson) in the San Francisco Police Department who systematically exterminate the citys worst criminals
Clint Eastwood stars in Magnum Force, a sequel to Dirty Harry, about a group of rogue young officers (among them David Soul, Robert Urich and Tim Matheson) in the San Francisco Police Department who systematically exterminate the citys worst criminals
Clint Eastwood stars in Magnum Force, a sequel to Dirty Harry, about a group of rogue young officers (among them David Soul, Robert Urich and Tim Matheson) in the San Francisco Police Department who systematically exterminate the citys worst criminals
"Marilyn"
Directs, Mean Streets
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize with Le Duc Tho for negotiating the Paris Peace Accords; Le Duc Tho declines the prize.
Appointed US Ambassador of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Appointed US Ambassador of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Co-stars in Scarecrow, with Gene Hackman, and wins the Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival
The last ground troops are withdrawn from Vietnam. Conclusion of peace negotiations by Henry Kissinger & an end of US involvement
The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, though the Prize is awarded to the entire Post staff, the citation specifically named Woowards and Bernsteins reporting on Watergate
The Washington Post receives the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its Watergate coverage, prominently associated with reporting by Bernstein and Bob Woodward.
The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, though the Prize is awarded to the entire Post staff, the citation specifically named Woowards and Bernsteins reporting on Watergate
De Lorean resigns from General Motors
Directs "Serpico"
Stars in Serpico, based on the true story of New York City policeman Frank Serpico, who went undercover to expose the corruption of fellow officers. Co-stars in Scarecrow, with Gene Hackman, and wins the Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival
Stars in, "Soylent Green"
Directs, "The Day of the Jackal"
Stars in "The Sting"
Publication, "The Stream Has Many Eyes"
Fined $10,000 and put on three years probation & later disbarred by the State of Maryland
Hunt put pressure on the White House and the Committee to Re-Elect the President for cash payments to cover legal fees, family support, and expenses, for himself and his fellow burglars.
Key Nixon figures, including Haldeman, Charles Colson, Herbert Kalmbach, John Mitchell, Fred LaRue, and John Dean eventually became entangled in the payoff schemes, and large amounts of money were passed to Hunt and his accomplices, to try to ensure their silence at the trial, by
Tenacious media, including The Washington Post and The New York Times, eventually used investigative journalism to break open the payoff scheme, and published many articles which proved to be the beginning of the end for the cover-up
pleading guilty to avoid prosecutors' questions, and afterwards.
The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, though the Prize is awarded to the entire Post staff, the citation specifically named Woowards and Bernsteins reporting on Watergate
Nixon receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford
Nixon receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford
Fred LaRue, and John Dean eventually became entangled in the payoff schemes, and large amounts of money were passed to Hunt and his accomplices, to try to ensure their silence at the trial, by
Hunt put pressure on the White House and the Committee to Re-Elect the President for cash payments to cover legal fees, family support, and expenses, for himself and his fellow burglars.
Key Nixon figures, including Haldeman, Charles Colson, Herbert Kalmbach, John Mitchell,
Tenacious media, including The Washington Post and The New York Times, eventually used investigative journalism to break open the payoff scheme, and published many articles which proved to be the beginning of the end for the cover-up
pleading guilty to avoid prosecutors' questions, and afterwards.
Fred LaRue, and John Dean eventually became entangled in the payoff schemes, and large amounts of money were passed to Hunt and his accomplices, to try to ensure their silence at the trial, by
Hunt put pressure on the White House and the Committee to Re-Elect the President for cash payments to cover legal fees, family support, and expenses, for himself and his fellow burglars.
Key Nixon figures, including Haldeman, Charles Colson, Herbert Kalmbach, John Mitchell,
Tenacious media, including The Washington Post and The New York Times, eventually used investigative journalism to break open the payoff scheme, and published many articles which proved to be the beginning of the end for the cover-up
pleading guilty to avoid prosecutors' questions, and afterwards.
Revelations begin regarding bugging the Democratic Party election HQ at Watergate
The Washington Post wins the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, though the Prize is awarded to the entire Post staff, the citation specifically named Woowards and Bernsteins reporting on Watergate
Revelations begin regarding bugging the Democratic Party election HQ at Watergate
Presses for financial support covering legal fees, family needs and expenses as payments to Watergate defendants become a central part of the cover-up investigation.
Writes & directs, "Westworld". "Westworld" is the first feature film that uses 2D computer-generated imagery (CGI)
Defeats Frazier to become the World Heavy Weight Champion
Releases Album, "Innervisions". Records "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", reaches no 1 in the USA
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