Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2008. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2008. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in 1765, Frederick County, Md., becomes the first colonial entity to repudiate the British Stamp Act.

In 1889, the first jukebox makes its debut in San Francisco, at the Palais Royale Saloon. In 1903, singer Enrico Caruso makes his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, appearing in “Rigoletto.” In 1936, Life, the photojournalism 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, is set to expire by day’s end. 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 2,600 people are killed by earthquakes in southern Italy.

November 23, 1983: East Ohio Gas Co. officials are considering the disconnection of natural gas service to the Hunt Steel Co. because the company is more than a half-million dollars in arrears.

The official count of votes cast in the Nov. 8 general election confirms that Patrick J. Ungaro was elected mayor of Youngstown by 2,659 votes over Republican Thomas G. D’Amico.

Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce says the season was a disappointment, with the Buckeyes ranked 14th in the country. The team lost three away games in the Big 10, at Iowa (20-14), Illinois (17-13) and Michigan (24-21). The Buckeyes will be playing in the Fiesta Bowl.

November 23, 1968: President Lyndon B. Johnson sends a letter of congratulations to U.S. Rep. Michael Kirwan of Youngstown, saying his re-election is the voters’ recognition of “a legislative record which I have long admired.”

The Youngstown Park and Recreation commission increases the salaries and changes the title of its park caretakers, making them supervisors. Their salaries will increase from $7,460 to $7,600 a year.

The Mahoning County VFW Council representing 18 posts with a membership of 2,646 go on record as being opposed to moving the Man on the Monument from Central Square.

Eleven College football stars, eight of whom hope to become lawyers some day, are named scholar-athletes for 1968 by the National Football foundation and Hall of Fame. Among them is David Foley of Ohio State University.

November 23, 1958: Mayor Michael J. Cody says the entire 44-man Steubenville police force will undergo lie detector tests to determine who stole $220 posted for cash bonds.

Railroads gear up to block the proposed “rubber railroad,” a conveyor belt that would be built from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, from taking shape. Cleveland, Youngstown and Pittsburgh steel interests and the Akron rubber industry will ask the Ohio legislature to give the project public utility status.

Ohio State’s Dick Schafrath saves a Buckeye victory, 20-14, over the Michigan Wolverines, when he forces a fumble at the Buckeye two yard line in the final minute of the game. Michigan dominated play, but the Buckeyes got the breaks.

November 23, 1933: The state housing commission approves $3 million for slum clearance in Youngstown, Campbell and Struthers.

The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner prepared by a Youngstown housewife featuring a 10-pound turkey is estimated at the same as a year earlier, $4.64. Of that, $2.80 is allocated for the turkey, which is selling at 28 cents per pound.

E.D. Haseltine, veteran civil engineer and former county surveyor, will represent Youngstown’s 1st Ward after a recount shows him victorious over Council President James P. Coleran.