Saturday, October 20, 1973

• At a press conference, Cox says he has no intention of resigning and will continue to use the legal system to obtain Nixon's tapes. The press is sympathetic to his plight as he's viewed as one man standing up to the President of the United States.
• Nixon demands Cox be fired. When the request comes to Richardson, however, he refuses and resigns. His deputy, William Ruckelshaus also refuses and resigns (or is fired according to Haig). Solicitor General Robert Bork reluctantly agrees to carry out the order. Richardson calls Cox to give him forewarning. Ziegler announces the news that the Special Prosecution office has been dissolved. The event will become known as "The Saturday Night Massacre."
• FBI Agent Lano is sent to the special prosecutors office to secure it and is met by many of the lawyers working there. They were not fired by Nixon so they were attempting to carry on their work.