Today is Friday, August 17, 2018 Today in Vietnam War History 1968 - The U.S. Defense Department reported that 117,000 missions had been flown over North Vietnam since February 1965. 1973 - The U.S. and Thailand agreed to begin negotiations on U.S. troop reductions in Thailand. Vietnam War Quote There is a simple prescription for peace--leave your neighbors alone." Secretary of State Dean Rusk, May 22, 1964 Tomorrow in Vietnam War History.