The Watergate Scandal occured in what year?

The Watergate scandal occurred in 1972. It began on June 17, 1972, when five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters located in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. It was later revealed that the break-in was linked to President Richard Nixon's reelection campaign. The scandal escalated as investigations uncovered a series of illegal activities including wiretapping, money laundering, and obstruction of justice carried out by members of Nixon's administration. Ultimately, the scandal led to Nixon's resignation in 1974, making 1972 the pivotal year when the scandal first came to light.