Video: 'Christine Keeler - Profumo Scandal'

(Wednesday, June 5, 1963; during the Profumo affair and the Cold War) — British Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigned today after acknowledging an extramarital affair with now 21-year-old Christine Keeler (who was also involved with a Soviet spy), and lying to Parliament about it. Continue reading Britain’s Secretary of State for War John Profumo resigns after acknowledging affair with young woman who was also involved with Soviet spy 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1963) →