NATO created

NATO created

April 4, 2010 04:00:00 am

On April 4, 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created when twelve countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty. The organization was created as a common alliance against communist encroachment into Europe. Today, NATO has 28 member nations, including former European communist states.

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Watergate trial began

On October 4, 1974, the trial of Watergate conspirators HR Haldeman, John Erlichman, John Mitchell, Robert Mardian, and Kenneth Parkinson began, with Judge John Sirica presiding. Review transcripts of the Watergate tapes played at the outset of their trial.

Belgium created

On October 4, 1830, the country of Belgium was born, when the region was separated from The Netherlands. Learn more about the founding of Belgium.