Today in History for Monday, June 23rd

Today in HistoryToday in History for Monday, June 23rdToday in History for Monday, June 23rdThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: A key moment in the Watergate scandal; Adolf Hitler visits Paris after France falls to Nazi Germany; The typewriter gets a patent; Polio vaccine pioneer Dr. Jonas Salk and TV producer Aaron Spelling die. (June 23)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]June 23rd, 1972:(AP Photos)In Washington, a key moment for President Richard Nixon and his chief of staff H.R. Haldeman during the Watergate scandal.They discuss using the CIA to block the FBI's probe of the break-in at Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex.(NAT of Watergate Tape)Nixon resigns more than two years later, soon after this White House conversation is made public ... on what's known as the "smoking gun" tape. 1940: (AP Photos)During World War Two, Nazi Germany's leader Adolf Hitler visits France's capital Paris, a day after that country falls to his Third Reich.1868: (AP Photos)Inventor Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for his "Type-Writer." The first machines reach the market in the following decade.1995: (AP Photos)(SOT of Salk)Dr. Jonas Salk --- who developed the first vaccine to halt the crippling rampage of polio --- dies in La Jolla, California. He was 80.And, 2006: (AP Photos)(NAT of "Charlie's Angels" theme)TV producer Aaron Spelling dies in Los Angeles at age 83.Among his hit series: Charlie's Angels, Dynasty, Love Boat, Beverly Hills 90210, and Melrose Place.Today in History, June 23rd --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------Mike GraciaVIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------Ray BassettVIDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VariousVIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------Nick MooreVIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------NoneSCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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