jun 17, 1972 - Five men are caught breaking into the Watergate Complex where the Democratic Party offices are, marking the start of the Watergate Scandal.
Description:
This began one of the biggest scandals in presidential history and, ultimately, to the first mention of impeachment which was nearly carried out and would have been if Nixon had not resigned.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 17, 1972
Now
~ 53 years ago