Nixon hits 61 percent approval rating

75 years ago, 1945: War casualties for the British empire have topped the million mark. The United Kingdom has 638,107; Australia 84,851; India 152,597; New Zealand, 34,115, South African, 28,943 and other colonies 28,946 for a total of 1, 043,554. The figures represent period from start of war, September 1939 to last November.50 years ago, 1970: On the eve of the first anniversary of his inauguration, President Richard Nixon wins a vote of confidence from 61 percent of Americans. About one in five (22 percent) currently expresses disapproval, while another 17 percent do not express an opinion.25 years ago, 1995: Firefighters hampered by earthquake-shattered water mains struggled to put out new fires that swept through Kobe, Japan, after an earthquake measuring 6.9. The death toll passed 3,700, approaching a post-war record in Japan. The final count could surpass the 3,848 killed in an earthquake in Fukui in 1948.10 years ago, 2010: The FDA is working to lift the smokescreen clouding the ingredients used in cigarettes and other tobacco products. In June, tobacco companies must tell the FDA their formulas for the first time, just as drugmakers have for decades. Manufacturers will have to turn over any studies they've done on the effects of the ingredients as well.