Today is Tuesday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2004. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2004. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in 1804, the 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce, is born in Hillsboro, N.H.
In 1765, Frederick County, Md., repudiates the British Stamp Act. In 1903, singer Enrico Caruso makes his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, appearing in "Rigoletto." In 1936, Life, the magazine created by Henry R. Luce, is first published. In 1943, during World War II, U.S. forces seize control of Tarawa and Makin atolls from the Japanese. In 1945, most U.S. wartime rationing of foods, including meat and butter, ends. In 1959, the musical "Fiorello!," with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, opens on Broadway. In 1963, President Johnson proclaims Nov. 25 a day of national mourning following the assassination of President Kennedy. In 1971, the People's Republic of China is seated in the U.N. Security Council. In 1980, some 4,800 people are killed by a series of earthquakes that devastate southern Italy.
November 23, 1979: The Boardman High School Band, marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, is pre-empted on national television by the release of 13 hostages from the U.S. embassy in Iran. The Canfield band, marching in the Detroit parade, also lost its chance for national TV exposure.
Some American Red Cross chapters across Ohio are taking action to alter some volunteer first aid programs because questions have been raised as to whether volunteers with limited first aid training can be held personally liable for treatment they give someone in an emergency.
More than 300 Americans are evacuated from Pakistan in an airlift ordered by the State Department after a Muslim mob sacked the U.S. embassy in Islamabad.
November 23, 1964: A repair garage and school bus at St. Christine School are badly damaged in a fire that was ignited by sparks from a welding torch.
The W.D. Packard Band plays the "JFK Suite" in a tribute on the anniversary of the death of President Kennedy. The suite was composed by Doug Hartzell, a member of the band. He conducted the band through the three movements, Harvard, Washington and Arlington.
November 23, 1954: General Motors makes industrial history as it assembles its 50 millionth automobile, a 1955 model Chevrolet that is painted gold, with gold-plated trim.
The first step toward extending water service to Youngstown's far East Side is taken as city officials break ground for a 16-inch main at Himrod Avenue and Prospect Street.
Mayor Frank X. Kryzan proposes establishment of a permanent veterans housing commission in the city.
Peter Jacobs, 60, a 300-pound steeplejack and former Youngstown resident, dies in Baltimore, eight hours after a rescue line snapped, dropping him 100 feet from the top of a weather tower. Several members of his family remain in Youngstown, working as steeplejacks.
November 23, 1929: John E. Kenney, a desk sergeant in the Campbell Police department, is named acting chief of the force by Mayor Roy T. Gordon, bypassing two captains. Chief Frank Cunningham is suspended following his indictment by a Cleveland federal grand jury.
Over 300 Youngstowners are estimated to be attending the annual game between Illinois and Ohio State at the Buckeye stadium in Columbus. Roads leading to Columbus were filled with OSU alumni headed for the big game.
Nearly 1,000 supporters of the undefeated Martins Ferry High School football team invade Youngstown for the grid battle between Rayen School and Martins Ferry. Rayen comes from behind to win, 13-7.