Spiro Agnew - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 09, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Died | September 17, 1996 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Spiro Agnew's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Serving as the Vice President of the United States (1969–1973) and resigning due to a criminal investigation involving bribery and tax evasion. |
Intro
Spiro Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973. Before his vice presidency, Agnew was the Governor of Maryland and the first person of Greek descent to hold the office of Vice President in U.S. history. He resigned from office in 1973 after being charged with tax evasion and bribery.
Early Life & Background
Born to Greek immigrant parents in Baltimore, Maryland, Spiro Agnew attended Johns Hopkins University and later the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and began his political career in local Maryland politics.
Career Highlights
- Served as Baltimore County Executive (1962–1966)
- Governor of Maryland (1967–1969)
- 39th Vice President of the United States (1969–1973)
- First Vice President to resign due to criminal charges
Trivia
- Agnew was known for his colorful and alliterative attacks on his political opponents, often using phrases crafted by speechwriter William Safire.
- He is one of only two U.S. Vice Presidents to resign, the other being John C. Calhoun.
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On His Birth-Day
About November 9th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 9, 1918, the German Empire collapsed, leading to the establishment of the Weimar Republic. This transition marked the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a democratic era in Germany.
- Day of the week: November 9th, 1918 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When You Sang Hush-A-Bye to Me by Sterling Trio
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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