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John Garand
1974Feb, 16

John Garand

John Garand, Canadian-American engineer, designed the M1 Garand Rifle(b. 1888)
Jean Cantius Garand (; January 1, 1888 – February 16, 1974), also known as John C. Garand, was a Canadian-born American designer of firearms who created the M1 Garand, a semi-automatic rifle that was widely used by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps during both World War II and the Korean War.

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  • 18Jan

    Yom Kippur War

    A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ending conflict on the Egyptian front of the Yom Kippur War.
  • 27Jun

    Richard Nixon

    U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union.
  • 27Jul

    Richard Nixon

    Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
  • 9Aug

    Richard Nixon

    As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. His Vice President, Gerald Ford, becomes president.
  • 8Sep

    Gerald Ford

    Watergate scandal: US President Gerald Ford pardons former President Richard Nixon for any crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.