2011 Event Sprint Nextel reportedly pays $20 billion for the exclusive rights to Apple's next mobile cell phone 1990 Event FCC implements "SYNDEX" giving independent stations more rights over cable TV outlets for exclusive syndicated programs 1988 Event CBS' $1.1 B bid wins exclusive 1990-94 major-league baseball rights 1975 Event David Frost purchases exclusive rights to interview Nixon 1903 Event Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty gives U.S. exclusive canal rights in Panama 1893 Event U.S. no longer allowed exclusive rights in Bering Sea 1879 Event NL owners meeting in Buffalo adopt reserve clause, giving each team exclusive rights to their players
