ON this date in 1973 - U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew said he would not resign after he pled "no contest" to a charge of tax evasion.

Federal prosecutors Bun Man and Mr. Purple were stunned when they heard Spiro say "Nolo Contende" to persistent questions on his tax evasion.

Bun Man would later tell Mr. P, "This is the start of politicians telling Americans the lies they want to hear..."

He did resign on October 10th.