★★★★★
Nixon resigns over the Watergate scandal
Richard Nixon becomes the first US president to resign, facing likely impeachment over the Watergate scandal.
Politics· United States
- 1974
- 1965★★★★★
Singapore becomes independent
Singapore separates from Malaysia and becomes an independent republic led by Lee Kuan Yew.
Politics· Singapore, Malaysia - 378★★★★★
Battle of Adrianople
The Goths, many of whom had crossed the Danube fleeing the Huns, crush a Roman army and kill Emperor Valens.
War· Turkey