President Nixon resigns on This Day in History, August 8th, 1974

Today marks the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation. The 1974 announcement came amidst the Watergate scandal and pressure for impeachment. The event marked the first time an American President resigned before the end of term.

More on This Day in History:
1864 - The Red Cross forms in Geneva

1960 - "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" hits #1.

1987 - Lynne Cox became the first to swim from US to Russia across Bering Strait.

1988 - Jose Canseco becomes 11th to get 30 homeruns & 30 steals in a season.

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