Today in History for July 24th

TodayInHistoryToday in History for July 24thToday in History for July 24thThe Associated PressHighlights of this day in history: A key ruling during the Watergate scandal; Nixon and Khrushchev hold a 'kitchen debate' during the Cold War; Brigham Young and Mormon followers arrive in present-day Utah; Apollo 11's crew returns home. (July 24)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] July 24th, 1974:(AP Archive Video)(NAT of Nixon)In Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on the Watergate scandal.It says President Richard Nixon must turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings sought by the Watergate special prosecutor.The unanimous ruling prompts Nixon to resign from office weeks later.1959:(AP Archive Video)(NAT of Khrushchev in Russian, speaking to Nixon)What's known as the "Kitchen Debate" between Cold War superpowers takes place at an American exhibition in Moscow... (SOT of Nixon, addressing Khrushchev)That's where then-Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev compare their countries' political and economic systems.1847: (AP Photos) Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrive in the Great Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.That's where the Mormons settle in America's West --- founding what's now known as Salt Lake City.1783: (AP Photos)Simon Bolivar (see-MOAN boh-LEE-var) --- who led revolts against Spain's colonial rule in Latin America --- is born in Caracas, Venezuela.And, 1969:(AP Archive Video / AP Photos)Apollo 11 splashes down safely in the Pacific Ocean, just days after two of its astronauts become the first men to set foot on the Moon.Today in History, July 24th --- ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------Ed DonahueVIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------Ray BassettVIDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VariousVIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------Nick MooreVIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------NoneSCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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[babyrosario1415]

I used to live in SLC now I know why july 24th was like another fourth of july!

[omiolo]

July 24th 1847:

The Mormons found Salt Lake City.

Yes, the American Moses and the Mormon people are lead to a body of SALT and make the desert bloom!!

[TECHKLEC]

At least they covered the Apollo 11 splashdown.

[LeoBurns728]

your right, seems like there should be something important that happened in other continents ;)

[renumeratedfrog]

I can't believe that nothing outside of Americas happened on that day.