Presidential ImpeachmentsOnly two U.S. Presidents were ever successfully impeached. What is impeachment and who where the Presidents? Clinton and Nixon? You'll be in for a nice surprise. Japan's Abe Sada (May 21, 1936)Sada Abe created a scandalous name for herself in 1936 in Japan. During a time when women were akin to property, Sada was determined to control her man--and she did it the only way she knew how... J. Edgar Hoover FBI Director (May 10, 1924)J. Edgar Hoover's life was the Justice Department. Today, his legacy is shrouded in controversy, but does that controversy outweigh his accomplishments in his 48 year service as FBI Director? Hindenburg Disaster (May 6, 1937)The explosion of the Hindenburg was one of the greatest airship disasters of all time, though, it was not the worst one by far. What was the cause? Could it have been avoided? Just how bad was it? Chernobyl Disaster (April 26, 1986)In 1979, TMI in Middletwon, PA, had a meltdown that released virtually no radiation into the atmosphere. Still, the government took precautions and evacuated the residents. In 1986, Chernobyl's reactor number 4 exploded, but nothing was really done about it. What caused the disaster? Sign Up for the Today In History NewsletterDid you know that on this date in the past, something interesting happened? Of course you did! But do you know what happened? Sign up for the FREE Today in History newsletter and never wonder again!
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