>>Today In History On this day: In 1889, the first jukebox made its debut at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. In 1936, the first issue of Life magazine was published. In 1955, actor, comedian Shemp Howard died at the age of 60. In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis topped both the pop and country singles charts with Great Balls of Fire. In 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was dedicated at Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. In 1963, while former President John F. Kennedys body lay in repose in the East Room of the White House, newly sworn-in President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed November 25th, 1963, a national day of mourning for the slain President. In 1964, The Rolling Stones were banned from recording sessions for BBC Radio due to their habit of being late. In 1974, Lynyrd Skynyrds Free Bird made its first appearance on the charts. The song is a tribute to Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman who died in a motorcycle accident in 1971. In 1984, Boston College upset the heavily-favored University of Miami 47-to-45 on Doug Fluties last second Hail Mary pass to Gerard Phelan. It is widely regarded as the most famous play in college football history. In 1985, Hall-of-Fame blues singer Big Joe Turner died at the age of 74. In 1988, Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th NHL goal. In 1990, short story and screenplay writer Roald Dahl died at the age of 74. He penned such classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In 1991, Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury confirmed he was suffering from AIDS. He died the following day at the age of 45. In 1992, country Music Hall-of-Famer Roy Acuff died of heart failure at the age of 89. In 1993, televisions Food Network was launched. In 1995, director Louis Malle died at the age of 63. In 1996, the number-one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes saw their hopes for a perfect season dashed 13-to-nine by the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan entered the game a 17-point underdog. In 2004, CBS newsman announced his plans to step down as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News in March of 2005. Rather, who had occupied the anchor chair for 24 years prior to his announcement, said he would continue to work for CBS as a full-time correspondent for both editions of the networks 60 Minutes program and other assignments. In 2005, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was confirmed as the newly elected president of Liberia making her the first woman president of an African nation. In 2005, pop star couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey announced their split after three years of marriage. In 2006, former New York Times managing editor Gerald Boyd passed away due to complications of lung cancer. He was 56. Boyd broke racial barriers to become the first black managing editor for the Times in 2001. But his career at the paper came to an abrupt end a couple of years later when in 2003 reporter Jayson Blair was found to have plagiarized and fabricated numerous stories. In 2007, the International Association of Athletics Federation, track and fields governing body, ruled to erase all records held by disgraced track star Marion Jones after the former Olympian admitted to engaging in blood doping to enhance her strength in competition. The annulment included all of Jones Olympic and world championship titles. The IAAF also demanded that she return 700-thousand-dollars in prize money she earned, and asked that that members of Jones relay team be stripped of the medals they won in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2008, R&B star Chris Brown was the big winner at the 2008 American Music Awards, taking home three trophies, including Artist Of The Year. Rihanna, Kanye West and Alicia Keys each took home two awards. A special AMA honor was also presented to Mariah Carey for her career achievements. Funnyman Jimmy Kimmel hosted the event that aired live from Los Angeles Nokia Theatre. In 2012, Dallas actor Larry Hagman died on this date of complications from cancer. He was 81. Hagman was known for playing notorious Texas oilman J.R. Ewing on the primetime melodrama Dallas, and Major Tony Nelson on TVs I Dream of Jeannie. In 2013, Manny Pacquiao [[ PACK-ee-ow ]] won his first fight in nearly two years with a 12-round unanimous decision over Brandon Rios in Macau [[ muh-COW ]]. In 2013, an agreement reached in Geneva between world powers and Iran moved to temporarily freeze Tehrans nuclear program. In return Iran would get limited sanctions relief and not have any new sanctions imposed on them for six months.
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