Richard Nixon By RichardNixon74 Jan 9, 1913 Richard Nixon was born in Yorba Linda, California Aug 19, 1925 Richard's brother Arthur died. Jun 21, 1940 Richard Nixon married Pat Ryan Feb 21, 1946 First daughter, Tricia is born. Sep 23, 1952 Nixon gives his famous televised Checkers Speech. Jan 20, 1969 Nixon was sworn into office as the 37th President. Jun 17, 1972 Watergate Scandal (Start date) Nov 7, 1972 Re-elected with largest mandate in American history, winning 49 out 50 states. Aug 8, 1974 Nixon resigned from office Apr 22, 1994 Richard Nixon died.