THIS DAY @ LAW

Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.

VP Agnew resigns

On October 10, 1973, Vice-President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office in the face of allegations of tax fraud. Two days later, President Richard Nixon appointed House Minority Leader to replace Agnew as his VP. Read a biography of Spiro Agnew.

Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.