1952 - Jackie Robinson was named Director of Communication for NBC. He was the first black executive of a major radio-TV network.
1971 - Diana Ross guest starred on Danny Thomas' "Make Room For Granddaddy" TV show.
1977 - "American Bandstand" celebrated its 25th anniversary with an ABC-TV special hosted by Dick Clark.
1991 - "Cher at the Mirage" aired on CBS-TV.
2002 - Rosa Parks was presented a birthday cake on her 89th birthday at the premiere of the made-for-TV movie, "Ride to Freedom: The Rosa Parks Story." Stevie Wonder sang "Happy Birthday."
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