Historical Events tagged with "wicomico river"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

William Colby's Body Discovered in Maryland

May 6th, 1996 28 years ago

William Colby, former director of the CIA, was found dead on the riverbank of the Wicomico River in southern Maryland. His body was discovered eight days after he had gone missing, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. Colby had been known for his controversial tenure at the CIA during the Vietnam War and his later work in the realm of intelligence. The local authorities conducted an investigation to determine the cause of his death, which sparked considerable media coverage and public interest.

Continue Reading