News of the day for December 4, 1970 - Unemployment up for the first time in seven years. The My Lai trial was continuing. Nixon on the economy. British Diplomat James R. Cross released by Quebec separatists holding him hostage. Vietnam.
December 4, 2010

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Lt.William Calley - or as National Lampoon put it - What, My Lai?


The 4th day of December in 1970 had its fair share of domestic and overseas news to deal with. Unemployment had gone up in November, the worst in seven years. British Diplomat James R. Cross was released by Quebec Separatist rebels who had held him hostage for two months. The British government uncovered a conspiracy being hatched by the IRA to target various high-profile individuals. The My Lai Massacre trial of Lt. William Calley continued on with new and more horrible revelations of atrocities committed under Cally's watch. And the withdrawl plan saw 7,000 less U.S. troops in Vietnam.

All in a day and all in that day.

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