Today in history....

1. 5 Significant Events That Occurred
Today in History
Matthew D. Mcgrath

2. Apollo 8 Launched Without a
Hitch
1968
Becoming the first successful manned mission to the moon.

3. Thailand Withdrew Troops from South
Vietnam
1969
Following President Nixon's withdrawal of American troops from the same area.

4. Elvis Presley Met Richard Nixon
1970
To offer up his anti­drug stance and celebrity status to be used by the government.

5. Pan Am Flight 103 Exploded Over
Scotland
1988
In an event that was deemed a terrorist attack against Americans.

6. Soviet Union Disbanded
1991
And the Commonwealth of Independent States was formed.