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.

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.