At a news conference in 1969, President Richard Nixon said 
the Vietnam War is coming to a “conclusion as a result of
the plan that we have instituted.”

Nixon had announced at a conference in Midway in June that
the United States would be following a new program he termed “Vietnamization.”

Under the provisions of this program, South Vietnamese forces
would be built up so they could assume more responsibility
for the war. As the South Vietnamese forces became more
capable, U.S. forces would be withdrawn from combat and
returned to the United States.

On this day in1877, the publication Scientific American
enthuses about Thomas Edison‘s new invention: the
phonograph, a way to record and play back sound.

Calling it a "wonderful invention," the article describes
the machine’s capability: "…whoever has spoken or
whoever may speak into the mouthpiece of the phonograph,
and whose words are recorded by it, has the assurance that
his speech may be reproduced audibly in his own tones long
after he himself has turned to dust.

On March 26, 1953, American medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces on a national radio show that he has successfully
tested a vaccine against poliomyelitis, the virus that causes the
crippling disease of polio.

Renowned entertainer Tony Orlando (79) is set to bid farewell to
the stage with a series of unforgettable North American concerts.

In an announcement made today, the legendary artist revealed
the details of his "Farewell Concerts" tour, promising fans an
emotional and memorable journey through his remarkable career.

The tour will kick off with a three-night extravaganza at the South
Point Casino in Las Vegas, NV, from January 19th to the 21st.

Following the opening shows, Orlando will continue to captivate audiences in various cities, including Niagara Falls, ON, Des
Plaines and St.Charles, IL, Atlantic City, NJ, and Uncasville, CT.

One of the most poignant moments of the tour will undoubtedly
be Tony Orlando’s final performance in Las Vegas, where he has headlined for an impressive 51 years on the iconic Strip.

 
Tony in 1974.                                                                                    

The candy company, which also produces Red Hots and Runts,
told FOX Business that the move was a "difficult decision."

A spokesperson said, "We have made the difficult decision to
sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to
find the product at select retailers nationwide.

The statement continued, "The decision to sunset this product
was not taken lightly, and we considered many factors before
coming to this decision, including consumer preferences, and purchasing patterns."

The nostalgic candy came out in the 1960s, and has been
enjoyed by generations of Americans. 

1960’s sign.