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| June 1, 1980 in History |
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Event: Ted Turner's Cable News Network begins broadcasting |
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Ted Turner History:
September 18, 1997 - Ted Turner gives $1 billion to the United Nations December 28, 1991 - Ted Turner is named Time Magazine Man of Year December 21, 1991 - U.S. actress Jane Fonda marries CNN-director Ted Turner December 7, 1990 - Ted Turner and Jane Fonda announce their engagement July 3, 1985 - CBS announces a 21% stock buy-back to thwart Ted Turner's takeover May 11, 1977 - Ted Turner manages an Atlanta Braves game January 14, 1976 - Ted Turner becomes CEO of Atlanta Braves January 6, 1976 - Ted Turner purchases Atlanta Braves for reported $12 million November 19, 1938 - Ted Turner, broadcasting mogul/owns, Atlanta Braves, won America's Cup More Notable Events on June 1: 1971 Ed Sullivan's final TV show on CBS 1958 Charles de Gaulle elected premier of France 1936 Queen Mary completes its maiden voyage, arriving in New York 1933 Century of Progress world's fair opens in Chicago 1869 Voting machine patented by Thomas A. Edison |
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