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.