1960

Fire broke out on the hangar deck of the USS Constellation at the New York Naval Shipyard, killing 50 workers.

1972

Apollo 17 splashed down in the Pacific, concluding the Apollo program of crewed lunar landings.

1998

President Bill Clinton was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives for perjury and obstruction of justice.

2008

President George W. Bush ordered a $17.4 billion emergency bailout of the U.S. auto industry.