5 significant events that occurred today in history
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5 Significant Events That OccurredToday in History
Matthew D. Mcgrath
Apollo 8 Launched Without aHitch
1968
Becoming the first successful manned mission to the moon.
Thailand Withdrew Troops from SouthVietnam
1969
Following President Nixon's withdrawal of American troops from the same area.
Elvis Presley Met Richard Nixon1970
To offer up his antidrug stance and celebrity status to be used by the government.
Pan Am Flight 103 Exploded OverScotland
1988
In an event that was deemed a terrorist attack against Americans.
Soviet Union Disbanded1991
And the Commonwealth of Independent States was formed.