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National Collegiate Athletic Association is made to govern college atheletics.
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RCA establishes the National Broadcasting Company.
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The Columbia Broadcasting System is founded
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The Stock Market Crash closes nearly three-fourths of amusement parks.
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Lou Gehrig appeared on a Wheaties box
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Phil Knight opens Blue Ribbon Sports.
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Phil Knight changes the name of Blue Ribbon Sports to Nike
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Title IX is enacted, mandating equal access to educational oppurtunities for men and women.
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Rich Foods pays $60,000/year for the naming rights to the Buffalo Bills stadium.
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The US boycotts the Summer Olympics in Moscow.
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The first all news network is launched by Turner Cable Network.
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Prince Charles marries Diana Spencer on international television.
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The first Television program delivered via the Internet
